Reichswald

A Reichswald or imperial forest was a historic woodland under imperial protection and usage in the Holy Roman Empire. Notable Reichswälder include:

  • Nuremberg Reichswald — an old cultivated forest with 25,000 hectares (62,000 acres) near Nuremberg, which is today a nature reserve.
  • Klever Reichswald — a forest of 5,100 hectares (13,000 acres) near Kleve, where the World War II battle Operation Veritable took place.
  • Kaufungen Forest
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