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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Records near the Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach Protected Area

Access a structured inventory of historical earthquakes documented in the vicinity of Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach in Baden-Württemberg. This dataset organizes recorded seismic events by proximity to the protected escarpment, providing dates, magnitudes, and epicentre distances for regional geological context. All records reflect historical catalogued data rather than current activity or future risk assessments.

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A flat vector illustration of a green mountain valley with a winding path, pine trees in the foreground, and pink cliffs on the sides under a pastel sky.

A fragmented Natura 2000 refuge on the Albtrauf, the steep north-facing escarpment of the Swabian Alb.

Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach

Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach is a federally designated Natura 2000 site in eastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, protecting fragments of the dramatic northern escarpment of the Swabian Alb between the towns of Donzdorf and Heubach. Designated as a Fauna-Flora-Habitat area under the European Habitats Directive, it spans roughly 2,530 hectares across the districts of Göppingen and the Ostalbkreis, distributed among eight separate sub-areas. The site preserves large tracts of near-natural deciduous forest, juniper-rich heath pastures, limestone rock formations, karst caves, and dry grasslands on Upper Jurassic terrain. The landscape is shaped by the steep Albtrauf escarpment and its eroded rear slopes, where calcareous soils support habitats as varied as orchid-rich beech woodland, ravine and slope mixed forests, species-rich Nardus grasslands, and limestone pioneer swards. More than 80 caves have been documented within the protected boundaries, adding a distinctive subterranean dimension to the area's geology and biodiversity. Together these features make the site an important refuge for habitat types and species that have become rare elsewhere in the intensively farmed landscapes of southern Germany. The site's ecological value is recognized at the European level, and it is administered by the Stuttgart Regional Council. It contributes to the broader Natura 2000 network in Baden-Württemberg and complements other protected areas along the Swabian Alb, reinforcing regional efforts to conserve the escarpment's forests, dry grasslands, and associated wildlife.

Location
Germany
Park type
Protected area
Established
2019
Area
25.3 km²
Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach Protected Area

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Earthquake records linked spatially to Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach

For Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach, the stored earthquake catalogue uses epicentre location and calculated protected-area distance to establish association without implying causation. Event dates, magnitudes, depths, reported locations, distance measurements, and source routes allow the evidence to be compared chronologically and geographically.

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Discover other protected places after Albtrauf Donzdorf-Heubach

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Protected areaBaden-Württemberg
3 km away#1 closest

East

Albuchwiesen: A Protected Landscape of Wetlands and Historical Grasslands on the Swabian Alb

Geographic atlas of the smallest Habitats Directive site in Baden-Württemberg

Albuchwiesen represents a critical refuge for wetland biodiversity outside the Brenz valley, characterized by its scattered parcels of calcareous dry grasslands and wet meadow systems. The area preserves essential remnants of historical land use on the Ostalb, including distinct clay-lined ponds and transitional mires that define this localized plateau terrain.

Area
51.1 km²
Established
2019
Albuchwiesen Protected Area Map
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 5.7 km away#2 closest

Southwest

Weigoldsberg Protected Landscape: Mapped Terrain in the Swabian Alb of Baden-Württemberg

A contiguous hill-landscape with integrated Natura 2000 ecological zones

Weigoldsberg functions as a coherent protected landscape unit within the Mittlere Kuppenalb, spanning the transition between upland terrain and the Fils valley. This area integrates near-natural forest, traditional meadow mosaics, and high-value ecological zones such as the Filsalb FFH and Mittlere Schwäbische Alb bird protection area. Gain insights into its relief, land use patterns, and conservation designation.

Area
2.16 km²
Established
1975
IUCN
V
Relief
Mountain
Weigoldsberg Protected Landscape Map
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Protected areaBaden-Württemberg
7.3 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Hungerbrunnen-, Sacken- und Lonetal Protected Area: Geography and Landscape Atlas

Karst limestone valleys and juniper heath corridors

This protected area showcases the unique hydrology and geology of the eastern Swabian Alb. The landscape is defined by its dramatic transition from plateau to valley floor, featuring intermittent stream beds, limestone rocky outcrops, and high-value beech forest ecosystems that form a vital part of the local Natura 2000 network.

Area
9.179 km²
Established
2005
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Hungerbrunnen-, Sacken- und Lonetal Protected Landscape
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 11 km away#4 closest

East

Ur-Brenztal Protected Landscape: Geography and River Valley Mapping in Baden-Württemberg

Wetland meadow corridors and ancestral drainage relics

Ur-Brenztal stands as a vital protected landscape in the Landkreis Heidenheim, serving as a rare open grassland passage. The area preserves flat valley floors and low-energy stream channels that provide essential stepping stone habitats for migratory birds and meadow-nesting populations between regional high plateaus.

Area
0.69 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
V
Relief
Lowland
Ur-Brenztal Protected Landscape Atlas
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Protected landscapeBaden-Wuerttemberg
About 12 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Nellingen Protected Landscape: Mapping the Cultural and Karstic Terrain of Central Swabia

Protected landscape geography and regional land use

Nellingen Protected Landscape encompasses over 1,500 hectares of the Swabian Alb, forming an essential link in the regional conservation network. This site provides insight into the karstic landforms of the Kuppenalb, including sinkholes and dry valleys, while preserving a living history of agricultural practices such as orchard management and sheep grazing. This analysis provides a structured overview of the area topography and its significance in the regional landscape context.

Area
15.212 km²
Established
1999
IUCN
V
Relief
Upland
Nellingen Protected Landscape Atlas
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 14 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Wolfschlugen Protected Landscape: Geography and Atlas of the Filder Plateau

Mapped protected lands in Baden-Württemberg Germany

Wolfschlugen stands as a significant protected area in the Esslingen district, preserving traditional orchard meadows and open agricultural plains. The area offers a detailed study of regional land use, featuring a mosaic of meadow habitats and stream-side wetlands essential to the Filder plateau landscape character.

Area
0.51 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
V
Wolfschlugen Protected Landscape Atlas
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 15 km away#7 closest

East

Weidmichele, Eichelesäcker und anschließender Talgrund Protected Landscape Atlas

Geographic analysis of Swabian Alb dry valley terrain

Examine the topographical profile of Weidmichele, Eichelesäcker und anschließender Talgrund. This landscape protection area showcases the classic karst dry valley form found in Baden-Württemberg, providing a vital, narrow grassland corridor between upland plateaus and the lower Brenz valley ecosystem.

Area
0.153 km²
Established
1978
IUCN
V
Weidmichele, Eichelesäcker und anschließender Talgrund Protected Area
Protected landscapeBaden-Württemberg
About 15 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Oberes Filstal-Gemeinde Mühlhausen im Täle: Protected Landscape Geography and Map Data

Swabian Alb regional landscape and habitat mosaic

Analyze the protected landscape of Oberes Filstal-Gemeinde Mühlhausen im Täle through its unique physical terrain and ecological structure. This area in the Göppingen district features a complex interplay of river valleys and plateau uplands, creating a habitat corridor that links the Fils valley with the wider Swabian Alb, supporting diverse flora and traditional land-use patterns.

Area
5.13 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
V
Oberes Filstal-Gemeinde Mühlhausen im Täle Landscape Map
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