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Recorded Seismic Activity and Historical Earthquake Catalogue for Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

This historical collection tracks seismic events recorded near the Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim nature reserve. The records provide a structured view of epicenter distances, event dates, and magnitudes derived from geological data. Each entry allows for consistent monitoring of surrounding seismic activity while documenting the regional environmental history of this protected sand dry grassland site.

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A remnant sand dry grassland near Hanau, preserved as one of the last open sand habitats of the Rhine-Main region.

Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim is a small nature reserve (Naturschutzgebiet) and Natura 2000 site located in the city of Hanau, in the German state of Hesse. It lies west of the Steinheim district, between a district road to the south and the federal road B 45 to the west, forming a compact patch of open landscape surrounded by the expanding suburban fringes of the Rhine-Main metropolitan area. The reserve protects one of the few surviving sand dry grasslands (Sandtrockenrasen) in the Rhine-Main region. These open habitats date back to the last ice age, when wind-deposited sands shaped the local topography, and have been kept open through centuries of grazing. Today the area is still managed by a local shepherd who uses sheep to prevent trees and shrubs from reclaiming the dry grassland. Despite its modest size, the reserve is ecologically significant, hosting specialized plant and insect species adapted to nutrient-poor sandy soils, and it stands as a small but important refuge of an open landscape type that has largely disappeared from the surrounding region.

Location
Germany
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
1995
Area
16 km²
Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim Nature Reserve

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Nature reserveHessen
About 0.8 km away#1 closest

Northwest

Oberwaldsee von Dietesheim Nature Reserve: Atlas and Geographic Landscape Overview

Protected basalt terrain in the Hessen region

Discover the geographic character of Oberwaldsee von Dietesheim, a protected nature reserve in Hessen defined by flooded basalt quarries and open sandy dry-grassland. This site serves as a vital ecological stepping stone within the Untermain lowlands, offering a study in microtopography and habitat diversity. Access detailed mapping and protected-area context for this essential German nature reserve within the Rhine-Main metropolitan corridor.

Area
0.335 km²
Established
1989
IUCN
IV
Oberwaldsee von Dietesheim Nature Reserve Atlas
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
1.1 km away#2 closest

West

Mayengewann von Lämmerspiel: Nature Reserve and Protected Landscape in Landkreis Offenbach

Oak woodlands and rare orchid meadows within the Rhine-Main landscape

Examine the geography of Mayengewann von Lämmerspiel, a significant nature reserve characterized by its mosaic of old oak forest and moist grassland. This site acts as an ecological refuge in Landkreis Offenbach, safeguarding rare species such as the fen violet, adder's-tongue fern, and multiple orchid varieties within a carefully managed protected boundary.

Area
0.067 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Mayengewann von Lämmerspiel Nature Reserve Map
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Nature reserveHesse
About 1.4 km away#3 closest

South

Lauternsee bei Klein-Auheim Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Bog Landscape

A historic high terrace habitat within the Hesse woodland region.

Lauternsee bei Klein-Auheim represents a specialized Flachmoor habitat that emerged from a former river channel of the Main. This nature reserve serves as an important ecological anchor in the lower Main valley, protecting essential wetlands, amphibian populations, and unique marsh plant communities within an expansive forest setting.

Established
1987
Lauternsee bei Klein-Auheim Protected Area
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Nature reserveHessen
About 3.8 km away#4 closest

South

Gräbenwäldchesfeld von Hausen: Nature Reserve and Protected Wetland Landscape Geography

Mapping rare meadow ecosystems in the Hessen region

Gräbenwäldchesfeld von Hausen functions as a critical protected nature reserve, safeguarding species-rich wet meadows and moisture-dependent flora in the town of Obertshausen. This atlas entry details the site's role within the Landkreis Offenbach, focusing on the preservation of reed beds and marsh landscapes amidst a predominantly urbanized terrain.

Area
0.054 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Gräbenwäldchesfeld von Hausen Nature Reserve Atlas
Nature reserveHesse
About 5.6 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Im Woog von Hainstadt Nature Reserve: Regional Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapping floodplain habitats in the Lower Main plain of Hesse

Im Woog von Hainstadt is a structurally diverse nature reserve located in Hainstadt, Germany. The site protects a compact floodplain mosaic consisting of deciduous woodland, wet meadows, and dry grasslands on a former river meander. Adjacent to the Wildpark Alte Fasanerie, the reserve functions as a biodiversity hotspot, offering essential habitat within the developed eastern Lower Main plain landscape.

Area
0.142 km²
Established
1992
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Im Woog von Hainstadt Protected Area Map
Watercolor painting of a green wetland landscape with trees, grasses, and distant rolling hills on a white background.
Nature reserveHessen
About 6.5 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Erlensteg von Bieber Nature Reserve: Geographic Map and Protected Habitat Overview

Compact wetland and forest mosaic in the Hessen region

Erlensteg von Bieber preserves a rare concentration of habitat types within a small footprint. From its moist floodplain meadows and sedge wetlands to its drier forest glades and fallow fields, this reserve showcases vital conservation management in the Rhine-Main area of Germany.

Area
0.752 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
IV
Erlensteg von Bieber Nature Reserve
A pale, horizontal watercolor painting showing a grassy floodplain, scattered deciduous trees, a gentle path or stream winding through the center, and a soft, pastel-toned sky.
Nature reserveHessen
About 6.9 km away#7 closest

Southeast

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
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 7.3 km away#8 closest

Southeast

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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