The park was originally established as a private enclosure before being opened to the public for educational purposes.
The forest setting provides a natural habitat for free-roaming local bird species that are not part of the official collection.
The park manages a specific breeding program for local deer species to ensure genetic diversity.
The entire park circuit covers approximately 2 kilometers of walking paths.
Several habitats are designed as 'walk-through' enclosures, allowing direct proximity to specific deer species under controlled conditions.
The park uses sustainable timber from its own forest for the construction and maintenance of enclosures and walkways.
Höllohe serves as a regional rescue and rehabilitation center for injured native wildlife.
Höllohe Nature Park is a family-oriented wildlife enclosure located in a forest landscape near Teublitz, Bavaria. It specializes in housing native European animal species within large, naturalistic habitats. Visitors walk along circular trails that wind through the wooded terrain to observe red deer, fallow deer, wild boar, and mouflon. The park maintains a dedicated petting area where visitors can interact with smaller domestic animals like goats and donkeys. Educational displays throughout the park provide information on local forest ecology and wildlife biology. The grounds are designed to prioritize animal welfare, offering significant space for retreat and natural behavior. Accessible paths are integrated into the forest layout, catering to families with strollers. The site operates as a non-profit entity committed to wildlife conservation and public environmental education. The park's infrastructure includes a central area for rest and designated zones for observing animal feeding.
The viewing platform overlooking the main deer enclosure near the park's central crossroads.
Bring a small amount of official animal feed sold at the entrance, as feeding with outside food is strictly prohibited.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for gravel and forest dirt paths.
Visit during the quieter morning hours to observe the deer when they are most active before the afternoon heat.
Do not attempt to touch or feed the deer in the large enclosures, as they are semi-wild and can be unpredictable.
Open daily year-round, though paths may be restricted during extreme winter weather or storm events.
Keep noise levels low to avoid distressing the animals; do not feed animals your own food; stay strictly on marked paths.
