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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity near Ehemalige Tongrube von Mainhausen

This collection provides a structured overview of recorded earthquake activity situated within the vicinity of the Ehemalige Tongrube von Mainhausen. Each entry links historical seismic events to their respective epicentre distance from the protected wetland site. Access detailed data on event magnitudes, temporal occurrences, and depth measurements for geological research and regional context.

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A reclaimed clay pit lake in the lower Main valley, important for waterbirds, amphibians, and floodplain habitats.

Ehemalige Tongrube von Mainhausen

The Ehemalige Tongrube von Mainhausen is a small nature reserve in the municipality of Mainhausen, in the eastern part of the Offenbach district of Hesse, Germany. It protects a roughly 15 hectare lake landscape that developed in a former clay pit, together with adjacent stretches of the Main river shoreline. The site carries a dual designation: it is both a German nature reserve (Naturschutzgebiet) and, on the same area, a Natura 2000 Bird Protection Area (Vogelschutzgebiet). The reserve is recognized as a regionally and supra-regionally important refuge for water-associated and threatened bird species, especially as a resting, wintering, and breeding area. It also provides habitat for threatened amphibians and insects, as well as near-natural floodplain vegetation along the Main. Its elevated conservation status is closely linked to the arrival of the black-necked grebe as a breeding species, an event that triggered the formal protection of the area. Although compact in size, the Tongrube von Mainhausen stands out within Hesse as a key site for wetland and aquatic biodiversity in an otherwise heavily modified lower Main valley landscape. Its combination of open water, shoreline transition zones, and floodplain vegetation makes it a notable example of how industrial extraction sites can be transformed into ecologically valuable protected habitat.

Location
Germany
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
2005
Area
0.2 km²
Highest point
125 m
Ehemalige Tongrube von Mainhausen Nature Reserve

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Nature reserveHessen
About 1.9 km away#1 closest

North

Bong’sche Kiesgrube und Mainufer bei Mainflingen: Protected Wetland and River Geography

Explore the lake and riparian terrain within the Hessen river system.

Formed from former gravel extraction sites and floodplain stretches, Bong’sche Kiesgrube und Mainufer bei Mainflingen provides a vital ecological link along the Main river. The reserve preserves a distinct mosaic of open water, reeds, and willow-dominated woodland, serving as a critical habitat for diverse waterbirds in central Germany.

Area
94.52 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
IV
Bong’sche Kiesgrube und Mainufer bei Mainflingen Protected Area Atlas
A soft watercolor illustration of a wetland scene with a calm pool of water, grassy banks, a line of trees, and distant rolling hills against a white background.
Nature reserveHesse
About 4.2 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Affelderchen und Rettichbruch von Klein-Welzheim: Protected Wetland Nature Reserve in Hesse

Examining the ecological landscape and hydrology of this German protected area

Affelderchen und Rettichbruch von Klein-Welzheim is a notable nature reserve in Hesse characterized by its wet meadows and marshy woodland. This geographic study covers the protected site's transition from an agricultural lowland depression to a dynamic, beaver-influenced wetland system that supports endangered plant species and diverse breeding avian populations.

Area
0.512 km²
Established
1983
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Terrestrial
Affelderchen und Rettichbruch von Klein-Welzheim Geography
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 4.2 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Langhorst von Hainburg und Seligenstadt: Geography of a Main Valley Nature Reserve

Protected floodplain forest and wet meadows in Landkreis Offenbach

Langhorst von Hainburg und Seligenstadt is a key nature reserve in Landkreis Offenbach, Germany. This protected area showcases a preserved floodplain mosaic, featuring structurally diverse broadleaf forest, open wet meadows, and historical stream relics of the Main river system, serving as an essential ecological refuge within a densely populated region.

Area
0.823 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Langhorst von Hainburg und Seligenstadt Nature Reserve
Nature reserveHessen
About 6.2 km away#4 closest

West

Mooskiefernwald von Dudenhofen: Mapped Nature Reserve and Protected Pine Woodland in Hessen

Regional landscape context and protected area boundaries

Study the geographic composition of Mooskiefernwald von Dudenhofen, a specialized nature reserve in Hessen. This 36-hectare site features a rare moss-pine woodland environment and sandy soil habitats, offering a distinct contrast to the industrial and suburban landscape of the Rodgau area.

Area
0.361 km²
Established
1999
IUCN
IV
Mooskiefernwald von Dudenhofen Nature Reserve Geography
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 7 km away#5 closest

West

Rotsohl und Thomassee von Dudenhofen Nature Reserve in Landkreis Offenbach, Germany

Protected pine forest, wetland habitat, and pond mosaic

Spanning 52 hectares in the Rhine-Main lowlands, this nature reserve is defined by its compact interplay of dry pine forest and diverse wet open habitats. Known for the Postteiche and Weißensee ponds, it serves as a significant site for both breeding and migratory bird populations in a densely settled metropolitan region.

Area
0.519 km²
Established
1999
IUCN
IV
Rotsohl und Thomassee von Dudenhofen Park Geography
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 7.9 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Kortenbach bei Froschhausen Nature Reserve: Geographic Mapping and Protected Forest Overview

Hardwood floodplain woodland in Landkreis Offenbach

Kortenbach bei Froschhausen protects a compact, groundwater-influenced forest ecosystem within the Offenbach district. This nature reserve acts as a critical refuge for mature broadleaf trees, including the rare European white elm. Our atlas entry focuses on the site's stream-fed terrain and its role as a preserved forest fragment amidst surrounding agricultural and transport infrastructure.

Area
0.405 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
IV
Kortenbach bei Froschhausen Protected Forest Atlas
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Nature reserveHessen
About 8 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Pechgraben bei Klein-Krotzenburg Nature Reserve in the Hessen Protected Landscape Network

A preserved mosaic of ancient floodplain terrain and wetland habitats.

Located in the Offenbach district, this nature reserve protects a rare post-glacial flood channel of the Main river. The site exhibits a diverse landform mosaic, ranging from near-natural broadleaf forests to expansive sedge marshes. It functions as a critical protected geography for regional species, maintaining its ecological character against the surrounding agricultural and residential development of the Lower Main valley.

Area
0.341 km²
Established
1998
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Pechgraben bei Klein-Krotzenburg Nature Reserve
A soft watercolor painting showing a tranquil wetland landscape with calm water, grassy shores, and hazy mountains in the background.
Nature reserveHessen
About 9.7 km away#8 closest

West

Kies- und Sandgrube von Dudenhofen: Regional Nature Reserve and Wetland Mapping

Protected post-extraction landscape in the Hessen region

Kies- und Sandgrube von Dudenhofen protects a distinct network of shallow-water habitats and open-ground terrain near Rodgau. Managed as a nature reserve, this area serves as an essential regional hub for wetland biodiversity, mapping the transition between industrial remnants and regenerated forest ecosystems within the Rhine-Main lowlands.

Area
0.173 km²
Established
1995
IUCN
IV
Kies- und Sandgrube von Dudenhofen Nature Reserve
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