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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Data Associated with Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Browse a comprehensive archive of recorded seismic events associated by epicentre distance with Naturpark Frankenhöhe in western Middle Franconia. This catalogue provides a transparent view of historical earthquake data, enabling researchers and enthusiasts to review magnitude, depth, and spatial trends within the region surrounding the park. The collection relies on standardized records to map the seismic history of the terrain without assessing hazard or future occurrence.

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A sun-rich Franconian nature park of mixed forests, river valleys, dry habitats, and vineyard-framed hill country.

Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Naturpark Frankenhöhe is a large nature park covering roughly 1,100 square kilometers in western Middle Franconia, in the German state of Bavaria. It lies to the south, east, and northeast of the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and stretches between the Frankenhöhe hill ridge and the broader Rangau landscape. The park encompasses parts of the districts of Ansbach and Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, together with areas around the city of Ansbach. The landscape is notably varied for southern Germany, combining wooded hill ridges, river valleys, dry biotopes, orchard meadows, and vineyards. The region is recognized as one of the sunniest areas in southern Germany, which contributes to its unusual combination of dry grassland, fruit-tree meadows, and wine-growing slopes. The park therefore protects a particularly diverse mosaic of habitats shaped by both climate and traditional land use. Established in 1974, the nature park is administered by the Naturpark Frankenhöhe association and plays an important role in regional conservation, recreation, and the preservation of Franconian cultural landscapes. A large portion of its area is also designated as a landscape protection area, and several smaller nature reserves overlap with its boundaries.

Location
Germany
Park type
Protected landscape
Established
1974
Area
1,104.1 km²
Highest point
500 m
Naturpark Frankenhöhe Protected Landscape Atlas

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Browse documented earthquakes in the area of Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Search earthquake history around Naturpark Frankenhöhe, a 1,104.06 km² terrestrial landscape in Germany with mixed relief and major waters; the catalogue compares epicentral positions with the park and exposes date, magnitude, depth, locality, source, and distance fields. It does not infer boundary occurrence, causes in the park's varied terrain, current risk, or later seismic behavior.

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This page describes catalogued earthquakes associated with the park by epicentre location and distance. It does not establish causation, assess current danger, or predict future earthquakes.

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Further protected-place profiles beyond Naturpark Frankenhöhe

Naturpark Frankenhöhe grounds earthquake history in a sunny Franconian landscape of mixed forest, river valleys, dry habitats, and vineyard-framed hills. Subsequent destinations are separate profiles, not evidence of common designation, scenery, geological setting, seismic conditions, nearness, risk, or source consistency.
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Nature reserveBaden-Württemberg
0 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg: Protected Nature Reserve and Karst Landscape Geography

Jagst valley protected habitat in Baden-Württemberg

Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg represents a key conservation unit in southwest Germany. This nature reserve is recognized for its distinctive gypsum keuper geology, which creates a network of dolines, semi-dry grasslands, and near-natural floodplain forests. Understanding its boundaries provides insight into habitat connectivity within the broader Baden-Württemberg protected-area network.

Area
7.14 km²
Established
2019
Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg Protected Area Atlas
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Nature reserveBaden-Württemberg
5 km away#2 closest

Southwest

Jagst bei Kirchberg und Brettach Nature Reserve: Protected River Landscapes of Baden-Württemberg

River valleys, calcareous grasslands, and limestone terrain in Southwestern Germany.

The Jagst bei Kirchberg und Brettach nature reserve preserves a diverse corridor of natural river meanders, floodplain meadows, and beech forests. Situated in the Baden-Württemberg region, this protected area spans nearly 900 hectares, offering a rich study in limestone geology and riparian ecology within the Kocher-Jagst plains.

Area
8.93 km²
Established
2019
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Jagst bei Kirchberg und Brettach Nature Reserve Atlas
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Protected landscapeGermany
About 10 km away#3 closest

West

Niederstetten (Landschaftsschutzgebiet) Protected Landscape Map and Regional Terrain Data

Protected landscape and topographic features in Baden-Württemberg

Covering 1,786 hectares, the Niederstetten (Landschaftsschutzgebiet) serves as a vital protected landscape within the Hohenlohe region. It is recognized for its deeply incised side valleys, stream-fed corridors, and traditional dry-stone wall boundaries that define this portion of the German countryside.

Area
17.86 km²
Established
1992
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Niederstetten (Landschaftsschutzgebiet) Protected Area
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 12 km away#4 closest

West

Weikersheim Protected Landscape: Mapping the Tauberland Terrain in Baden-Württemberg

Historic stone ridges and forested Klingen valleys.

Encompassing a wide stretch of the Tauberland, the Weikersheim Protected Landscape represents a significant conservation effort in Baden-Württemberg. The territory features a varied patchwork of slopes, meadows, and woodlands, anchored by rare dry-stone ridge formations that trace the historic patterns of regional agriculture. Examine the geographic boundaries and habitat distribution within this extensive protected landscape zone.

Area
27.18 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
V
Scope
Terrestrial
Weikersheim Protected Landscape Atlas
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Protected areaBaden-Württemberg
13 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Bühlertal Vellberg-Geislingen: Protected River Valley and Karst Geography

A concentrated habitat corridor in Baden-Württemberg

This protected area follows the Bühler river through a series of tight meanders and dramatic limestone formations. The landscape is characterized by a transition from wet floodplain woods and tall-herb fringes to dry calcareous grasslands and hillside forests. Covering over 800 hectares, the site serves as a vital ecological link across the Kocher-Jagst plains and the forested ridges of the Schwäbisch-Fränkische Waldberge.

Area
8.474 km²
Established
2019
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Bühlertal Vellberg-Geislingen Protected Area
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Protected landscapeBaden-Wuerttemberg
About 18 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Speicherbecken Orrot: Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis in Baden-Wuerttemberg

Reservoir, valley terrain, and wetland mapping

Speicherbecken Orrot serves as a significant example of a protected valley landscape within the Ostalbkreis. The area centers on the Orrotsee reservoir, surrounded by a mosaic of fish ponds, wet meadows, and forested slopes. Our mapping provides a clear view of the park boundaries and the ecological features that distinguish this wetland geography from the surrounding upland terrain.

Area
0.567 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
V
Speicherbecken Orrot Protected Area
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Nature reserveBavaria
About 19 km away#7 closest

North

Naturwald Schlag Nature Reserve: Geographic Atlas and Protected Forest Context in Bavaria

A dedicated site for natural forest development and regional conservation mapping

Naturwald Schlag serves as a vital case study for non-intervention forestry in the Steigerwald region of Upper Franconia. Located near the locality of Heuchelheim, this reserve protects a mature stand of pine, beech, and oak. MoriAtlas provides a clear view of its formal designation and geographic position within the broader Bavarian natural forest network.

Area
0.008 km²
Established
2021
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Nature reserveNuremberg
About 22 km away#8 closest

East

Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Area Overview in Nuremberg

A compact mosaic of restored quarry habitats and forest terrain in Bavaria.

Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck stands as a notable protected area in Nuremberg, Germany, defined by its dense concentration of varied ecosystems including wetlands, dry heath, and open sand. This former industrial site demonstrates how active management can foster diverse habitats, providing a rich area for studying land restoration and regional biodiversity within a forest-framed setting.

Area
0.219 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
IV
Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck Nature Reserve
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Delve into the mapped boundaries and natural terrain of Naturpark Frankenhöhe through the MoriAtlas discovery platform. Analyze the regional significance of this Mittelfranken landscape, from its dense forested ridges to its sunlit vineyard slopes, to better understand its position within the broader Bavarian conservation network.

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