Bad Wurzach

Bad Wurzach is a small town in southern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a well known health-resort destination, and home to the oldest bog spa (in German: Moorheilbad) in Baden-Württemberg, as well as one of the largest contiguous raised bog areas in Europe. It is situated 25 km northeast of Ravensburg and part of the county Ravensburg, located in the Upper Swabia region. Since 1950 the town carries the predicate Bad (spa). Area-wise it is the third largest municipality in the state of Baden-Württemberg, second only to Stuttgart, which is the capital of the state, and Baiersbronn.Geographical locationThe municipality of Bad Wurzach lies in a broad lowland between the regions of Allgäu and Upper Swabia. Castle and town are adjacent to the so-called Wurzacher Ried . The "Ried" is a very large mire. Covering almost 7 square miles it is the largest contiguous, intact raised bog in Central Europe. The Council of Europe awarded this nature reserve with the European Diploma of Protected Areas.