{"id":108927,"date":"2022-04-23T05:27:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:27:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:21","slug":"what-is-the-black-forest-known-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Black Forest known for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_the_Black_Forest_known_for\" title=\"What is the Black Forest known for?\">What is the Black Forest known for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_interesting_about_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"What is interesting about the Black Forest?\">What is interesting about the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_it_called_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why is it called Black Forest?\">Why is it called Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#How_old_is_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"How old is the Black Forest?\">How old is the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_do_they_call_it_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why do they call it the Black Forest?\">Why do they call it the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_Black_Forest_history\" title=\"What is Black Forest history?\">What is Black Forest history?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Which_forest_is_known_as_Black_Forest\" title=\"Which forest is known as Black Forest?\">Which forest is known as Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_special_about_Black_Forest\" title=\"What is special about Black Forest?\">What is special about Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_Black_Forest_called_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why is Black Forest called Black Forest?\">Why is Black Forest called Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Is_the_Black_Forest_magical\" title=\"Is the Black Forest magical?\">Is the Black Forest magical?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_the_largest_forest_in_Germany\" title=\"What is the largest forest in Germany?\">What is the largest forest in Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_does_the_term_Black_Forest_mean\" title=\"What does the term Black Forest mean?\">What does the term Black Forest mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_the_Black_Forest_so_dark\" title=\"Why is the Black Forest so dark?\">Why is the Black Forest so dark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_the_Black_Forest_famous\" title=\"Why is the Black Forest famous?\">Why is the Black Forest famous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Are_trees_in_the_Black_Forest_Black\" title=\"Are trees in the Black Forest Black?\">Are trees in the Black Forest Black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#When_was_the_Black_Forest_Discovered\" title=\"When was the Black Forest Discovered?\">When was the Black Forest Discovered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_do_they_call_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why do they call the Black Forest?\">Why do they call the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_the_Black_Forest_so_famous\" title=\"Why is the Black Forest so famous?\">Why is the Black Forest so famous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_the_history_of_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"What is the history of the Black Forest?\">What is the history of the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_unique_about_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"What is unique about the Black Forest?\">What is unique about the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_was_it_called_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why was it called Black Forest?\">Why was it called Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#What_is_in_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"What is in the Black Forest?\">What is in the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Who_lived_in_the_Black_Forest\" title=\"Who lived in the Black Forest?\">Who lived in the Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_a_forest_called_a_Black_Forest\" title=\"Why is a forest called a Black Forest?\">Why is a forest called a Black Forest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-forest-known-for\/#Why_is_Black_Forest_famous\" title=\"Why is Black Forest famous?\">Why is Black Forest famous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Black_Forest_known_for\"><\/span>What is the Black Forest known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous for its <b>cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing, and tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_interesting_about_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>What is interesting about the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is <b>a mountainous terrain at about 200-1500 meters (650-4900 feet) above sea level. Its highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 meters (4,898 feet). It is the highest German mountain outside of the Alps and it offers wonderful panoramic views.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why is it called Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legend has it they were inspired by Germany&#8217;s Black Forest (Schwarzwald)the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Wxfcrttemberg. <b>The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>How old is the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ice age and topography It is considered proven that the Black Forest was heavily glaciated during the peak periods of at least the Riss and Wxfcrm glaciations (<b>up to about 10,000 years ago).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_call_it_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why do they call it the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legend has it they were inspired by Germany&#8217;s Black Forest (Schwarzwald)the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Wxfcrttemberg. <b>The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Black_Forest_history\"><\/span>What is Black Forest history?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black Forest Cake: History <b>Some historians say that the cake dates back to the 1500s, when chocolate first became available in Europe. More specifically, its birthplace would have been the Black Forest region of Germany, which is known for its sour cherries and kirschwasser.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_forest_is_known_as_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Which forest is known as Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complete answer: In southwestern Germany, <b>Baden- Wurttemberg is a wooded mountain range in the Black forest. The forest is bordered by the valley of the Rhine to the west and south. The highest peak with an elevation of 1,493 meters ( 4,898 feet ) is called Feldberg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_special_about_Black_Forest\"><\/span>What is special about Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous for its <b>cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing, and tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Black_Forest_called_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why is Black Forest called Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legend has it they were inspired by Germany&#8217;s Black Forest (Schwarzwald)the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Wxfcrttemberg. <b>The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Black_Forest_magical\"><\/span>Is the Black Forest magical?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a heavily forested area in Germany that was <b>home to many magical creatures such as bowtruckles and Erklings. It was also home to broomstick manufacturing company Ellerby and Spudmore.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_forest_in_Germany\"><\/span>What is the largest forest in Germany?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The largest contiguous deciduous mixed forest in Germany lies in the state of <b>Thxfcringen, or Thuringia. Because of its native beech forests with up to 800 ancient trees, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 2011.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_term_Black_Forest_mean\"><\/span>What does the term Black Forest mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Definitions of Black Forest. <b>a hilly forest region in southwestern Germany. synonyms: Schwarzwald. example of: forest, timber, timberland, woodland. land that is covered with trees and shrubs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Black_Forest_so_dark\"><\/span>Why is the Black Forest so dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dappled sunlight falling on the forest floor of the Black Forest near Enzklosterle, Germany. The Black Forest got its name from <b>a canopy of leaves so dense that parts of the woods are dark. It also inspired Grimm Brothers&#8217; fairy tales.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Black_Forest_famous\"><\/span>Why is the Black Forest famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous for <b>its cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing, and tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_trees_in_the_Black_Forest_Black\"><\/span>Are trees in the Black Forest Black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest isn&#8217;t a real Black Forest. It&#8217;s more a forest with a dark green tone because of the trees there, which are <b>mainly spruces. And it&#8217;s also a low mountain range in the south of Germany.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_Black_Forest_Discovered\"><\/span>When was the Black Forest Discovered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first cartographic mention of the Black Forest can be found in the Tabula Peutingeriana from the <b>4th century. The Romans then referred to the Black Forest as Marciana Silvawhat Grenzwald (from Germ. marka, border) means.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_call_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why do they call the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legend has it they were inspired by Germany&#8217;s Black Forest (Schwarzwald)the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Wxfcrttemberg. <b>The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Black_Forest_so_famous\"><\/span>Why is the Black Forest so famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous <b>for its cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing, and tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_history_of_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>What is the history of the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nestled in the southwestern tip of Germany, <b>the Black Forest has been host to many migrant tribes through the centuries. The forest and its people have experienced centuries of war and devastation, from the Roman Empire, European rulers, their own robber-knights, the Christian church and the black plague.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_unique_about_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>What is unique about the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dappled sunlight falling on the forest floor of the Black Forest near Enzklosterle, Germany. The Black Forest got its name from <b>a canopy of leaves so dense that parts of the woods are dark. It also inspired Grimm Brothers&#8217; fairy tales.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_it_called_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why was it called Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. The region is famous <b>for its cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing, and tourism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_in_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>What is in the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legend has it they were inspired by Germany&#8217;s Black Forest (Schwarzwald)the spectacular mountain range in Baden-Wxfcrttemberg. <b>The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_lived_in_the_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Who lived in the Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is The Black Forest Most Famous For?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lake Titisee.<\/li>\n<li>Triberg Falls.<\/li>\n<li>Black Forest Open Air Museum.<\/li>\n<li>Hohenzollern Castle.<\/li>\n<li>The Fountain of Youth at Baden-Baden.<\/li>\n<li>Europa-Park.<\/li>\n<li>Freiburg Cathedral.<\/li>\n<li>Black Forest Treetop Walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_a_forest_called_a_Black_Forest\"><\/span>Why is a forest called a Black Forest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The name Black Forest <b>comes from the general dark color of the numerous pine trees that grow in this region. The Black Forest gateau originated from this region.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Black_Forest_famous\"><\/span>Why is Black Forest famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 &#8211; 1,500 meters above sea level, the highest point being the Feldberg (the field mountain) at 1,493 m. 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