Discover nature: wild herb hike at Lake Nagel!

Discover nature: wild herb hike at Lake Nagel!

On June 29, 2025, the picturesque herb village of Nagel invites you to an exciting one Wild herb hike a. This event as part of the BayernTourNatur not only promises to give participants exciting insights into the world of wild herbs, but also to introduce them to their diverse uses in cooking and folk medicine. The meeting point for the hike is at 3 p.m. at the parking lot at Nageler See, on “Zum See” street.

The hike is led by Erika Bauer, who is also available to provide further information and registration. She can be reached on 09236 1006 or by email at bauer-nagel@hotmail.de reachable. A good knack for the right herbs is definitely required here!

Insights into nature

The participants are taken on a discovery tour through the picturesque nature around Lake Nagel and the beaver area. Here you can explore the diversity of wild herbs in their natural habitats. In addition, cultivated herbs, perennials and trees are on the program in the various gardens created in the herb village. There is, among other things, the “Time and Adventure Garden” and the “Scent and Butterfly Garden”, which offer exciting insights into the plant world.

Another highlight of this hike is the opportunity to gain insights into the history, botany and uses of crops. Knowledge about care measures in the garden is also imparted, which promises participants a practical benefit for their own green oasis at home.

Diverse herbal experiences and workshops

But that's not all the variety of herbs in Bavaria has to offer. In addition to the hike on June 29th, there is another hike on September 17th, 2023 Herbal hike from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participation here costs €8 including a small sample. Children can even run along for free!

This hike also explores the special aspects of the local flora and offers not only the exploration of wild herbs, but also the viewing of the herbaceous diversity in the gardens. Here we decide together which herbs should not find a place in your own garden. An exchange about the uses of plants in cooking and healing makes the experience all-round educational.

For anyone who would like to delve deeper into the world of medicinal herbs, there are additional events that enable a workshop after the hike. In these, participants not only receive an informative brochure, but also the chance to make their own tinctures or oil extracts.

So anyone in the Wunsiedel i.e. region. If you live in the Fichtelgebirge or are planning a visit, you should not miss these opportunities. Discovering the power of nature and learning new skills at the same time is not only fun, but also enriches your life. There are many reasons for curious people and herb lovers to make their way to the herb village of Nagel!