Schopflocher Moor

Schopfloch Moor

Location:	40 km northwest of Ulm. From Ulm 39 km on the B28, then 7 km B465 to turnoff Schopfloch. From A8 exit Kirchheim/Teck 15 km B465 to turnoff Schopfloch. Through Schopfloch, towards Ochsenwang.
Open:	Moor: no restrictions Naturschutzzentrum (visitor center): 15-APR to 15-OCT Tue-Fri 14-17, Sun 11-17 16-OCT to 14-APR 1st Sun of month 11-17.
Fee:	free
Classification:	marsh, moor, swamp, Doline sinks.
Light:	n/a
Dimension:	Ar=50 ha.
Guided tours:	After appointmet at the Naturschutzzentrum Schopflocher Alb
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Bibliography:	Schopflocher Moor, Kleiner Führer durch das Naturschutzgebiet. ()
Address:	Naturschutzzentrum Schopflocher Alb, Vogelloch 1, 73252 Lenningen-Schopfloch, Tel: +49-7026-95012-0, Fax: +49-7026-95012-10, Fax: +49-7026/95012-10.
As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then. Please check rates and details directly with the companies in question if you need more recent info.

1784	start of peat harvesting, later clay quarrying for bricks.
1907	end of peat harvesting.
1931	area bought by the Schwäbischer Albverein.
1942	declared a Naturschutzgebiet (Natural Monument).
1983	protected area increased.
1996	foundation and inauguration of the Naturschutzzentrum Schopflocher Alb. Coordination of protection activities and public relations.