Bliesgau
The Bliesgau is a region in the state of Saarland in the south-west of Germany and borders with France. It is named after the River Blies, which is a tributary to the Saar.
Blieskastel is the principal town of the district. Other towns in the area include Gersheim, Mandelbachtal and Wolfersheim. The region forms part of the larger Muschelkalk geological zone.
Historically the district is first recorded in the seventh century when it formed part of the lands of the Bishopric of Metz, along with neighbouring Sankt Ingbert. It was ruled by Counts of Bliesgau.
Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve
The district
The Bliesgau is located at the south-eastern corner of Saarland, bordering France and Rhineland-Palatinate. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and cultural richness. The area is characterized by wide meadow orchards, beech groves and the impressive meadow landscape of the Blies river. Because of its picturesque landscape it is often referred to as the "Tuscany of Saarland".[4] On May 26, 2009, the Bliesgau was recognized by the UNESCO as a German Biosphere Reserve.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Pfänderbachtal".
- ^ "Storchenpaar im Europäischen Kulturpark eingezogen".
- ^ "Die Störche sind zurück im Bliestal".
- ^ Kerstin Joost-Schäfe: Durch die „Toskana des Saarlandes“ In: Saarbrücker Zeitung vom 18. Mai 2010, Seite B3, aufgerufen am 28. Februar 2011
- ^ "Biosphere Reserve Information".
- ^ "Biosphere Bliesgau".
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