Numerous smugglers and other criminals, including the well-known figure of "Robber Captain Rose" (Räuberhauptmann Rose, real name: Carl Wallmann) used the forest's border situation to their advantage.
Arvukad salakaubavedajad ja muud kurjategijad, sealhulgas tuntud tegelane "Röövelkapten Rose" (Räuberhauptmann Rose, tegelik nimi: Carl Wallmann) kasutasid metsapiiri olukorda oma kasuks.