Oberwald (Karlsruhe)

Oberwald
Oberwald from above, far left below the middle
Map
Geography
LocationKarlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Coordinates48°58′54″N 8°25′29″E / 48.98167°N 8.42472°E / 48.98167; 8.42472
Elevation115 metres (377 ft)
Area573.2 hectares (1,416 acres)
Administration
StatusLandschaftsschutzgebiet
Established29 March 1977 (1977-03-29)
Governing bodyCity of Karlsruhe
Ecology
Dominant tree speciesQuercus robur, Carpinus betulus

The Oberwald in Karlsruhe, Germany, is an urban park-like forest and a Landschaftsschutzgebiet. It is known primarily for its freely accessible animal park, the Tierpark Oberwald, which is part of the Karlsruhe Zoo.