Sinngrund Nature Reserve Earthquake History and Documented Regional Seismic Data Collection

Bellinger Berg Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Land Boundaries in Hessen

Muschelkalk limestone cone and dry grassland mosaic

Bellinger Berg serves as a critical example of protected limestone landforms in Hessen. The nature reserve encompasses a 345-meter conical hill where specialized calcareous grassland and scrubland thrive on thin, base-rich soils. By maintaining this habitat mosaic, the site provides a vital ecological bridge within the broader eastern Spessart region, preserving the site's distinct silhouette and historical landscape character.

Area

0.955 km²

Established

1985

IUCN

IV

Relief

Mountain

Ohlsteinbruch bei Steinau an der Straße: Geographic Profile of the Hessen Nature Reserve

Mapped protected landscape featuring basalt outcrops and juniper heaths.

Ohlsteinbruch bei Steinau an der Straße provides a study in ecological resilience, showcasing how an abandoned basalt quarry has transformed into a high-diversity sanctuary for rare flora and invertebrates. The protected area features a unique mix of silicate rock communities, mat-grass swards, and dry meadows that reflect the complex geology of the Main-Kinzig district. This site serves as a vital Natura 2000 element, preserving essential habitats and cultural landscapes across its 25-hectare footprint.

Area

0.254 km²

Established

1984

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Rohrberg Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Oak Forest and Hochspessart Landscape in Bayern

Historic ancient oak woodland and rare habitat geography

Rohrberg Nature Reserve is an essential protected area in Bayern, distinguished by its ancient, open oak canopy and rich deadwood mosaic. This historic woodland landscape in the Hochspessart region offers a deep look into cultural forest management and the resulting specialized habitats for rare birds, beetles, and fungi within a singular protected environment.

Area

0.099 km²

Established

1928

Naturpark Hessische Rhön: Geographic Profile and Protected Landscape Mapping

Mapping the Rhön low mountains and upland ecosystems in Hesse

Naturpark Hessische Rhön encompasses approximately 720 square kilometers of varied terrain north and west of Fulda. The area features a distinct mosaic of forests, streams, and protected biotope complexes. This overview provides insight into the regional geography and the conservation structure defining this prominent upland protected landscape.

Area

720 km²

Established

1962

Relief

Upland

Scope

Terrestrial

Rotes Moor Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Bog Landscapes in the Rhön

Highland plateau ecosystems in Hesse, Germany

The Rotes Moor nature reserve is a centerpiece of the Rhön range, showcasing a complex highland bog that has undergone decades of systematic rewetting and ecological restoration. This protected landscape contains a rare mosaic of peat moss, floating mire surfaces, and birch woodlands, all framed by the dramatic volcanic basalt summits of the Hohe Rhön.

Area

3.147 km²

Established

1979

Relief

Highland

Climate

Alpine

Lange Rhön Nature Reserve: A Detailed Map and Geographic Overview of the Basalt Plateau

Highland meadow and bog landscape in Thüringen

Lange Rhön serves as the central basalt spine of the Rhön highlands, featuring a long, narrow plateau characterized by gentle slopes and wide-reaching views. This protected nature reserve encompasses significant raised bog systems and extensive grassland habitats, providing essential insights into the volcanic geology and upland biodiversity of the central German region.

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate

Access

Moderate access

Scope

Terrestrial

Kesselrain Nature Reserve: Protected Woodland Geography in the Rhön Region of Hesse

Mapping a historic nature reserve in Landkreis Fulda

Kesselrain represents a key conservation site within the Rhön mountains, offering a look at structurally complex forest habitats and north-facing slopes with alpine-influenced vegetation. Spanning over thirty hectares, this nature reserve in Landkreis Fulda serves as a prime example of protected woodland geography and diverse mountain terrain within the German state of Hesse.

Area

0.316 km²

Established

1940

Wertheim Protected Landscape: Regional Geography and Sandstone Plateau Mapping

An enduring protected landscape within the Main-Tauber district of Baden-Württemberg.

Spanning 39 square kilometers across the towns of Wertheim, Freudenberg, and Külsheim, this protected area safeguards a classic Main-Franconian sandstone countryside. Its rolling plateau, shaped by red sandstone geology, integrates historic land use patterns with diverse woodland patches, meadows, and river valley streams to preserve a coherent regional landscape.

Area

38.98 km²

Established

1979

IUCN

V

Relief

Upland