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Geographic distribution of nature reserves and open habitats within the Hessen region

Nearby Protected Areas and Regional Landscapes Around Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

Examine the geographic context of protected lands surrounding Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim. This map-based overview provides insight into the distribution of nearby nature reserves and regional landscapes, showcasing how this unique sand dry grassland sits within the wider terrain of the Rhine-Main metropolitan area.

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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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Nearby parks around Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

This regional map shows the same 20 nearby parks ranked below around Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim. Select a ranked marker to highlight that park’s boundary where boundary data is available.
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20 nearby parks

Geographic proximity metrics and recorded environmental context for surrounding conservation lands

Ranked Nearby Protected Areas and Regional Park Geography Around Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

Examine distance measurements and directional orientation to locate protected areas situated near Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim across regional park geography. These structured comparison metrics reveal wider ecological patterns without assuming shared terrain or uniform habitat types.
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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Nature reserveHesse
About 8.8 km away#9 closest

Northwest

Enkheimer Ried Nature Reserve: Geographic Overview and Protected Area Boundaries

Wetland landscape analysis within the Hesse region of Germany

Enkheimer Ried functions as a distinct nature reserve and wetland anchor near Frankfurt. This entry examines its spatial composition, including the central Riedteich pond and the Tränkebach floodplain, providing a clear geographic context for this ecologically rich conservation site in the heart of the Rhine-Main urban environment.

Area
0.282 km²
Established
1973
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
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Nature reserveHessen
About 9.9 km away#10 closest

East

Niederrodenbacher Steinbrüche: Protected Nature Reserve and Limestone Landscape in Hessen

A managed mosaic of dry meadows and former Zechstein quarries

The Niederrodenbacher Steinbrüche nature reserve in Hessen, Germany, offers a study in post-industrial geography. Featuring a mix of steep Zechstein dolomite rock faces and the Bindernagelswiese meadow, this protected area serves as an important ecological island. Understanding its unique topography reveals how deliberate management preserves rare insect habitats and diverse calcareous flora within a broader wooded regional landscape.

Area
0.372 km²
Established
1979
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Nature reserveHessen
About 9.9 km away#11 closest

Southwest

Nachtweide von Patershausen: Nature Reserve Geography and Mapped Protected Boundaries

Protected landscape and habitat atlas for the Hessen region

Nachtweide von Patershausen stands as a vital nature reserve in Hessen, characterized by a textured cultural landscape that includes rare nutrient-poor grassland and historical carp ponds. This protected site offers significant insight into the regional ecology of the Rhine-Main area, providing a dense mosaic of habitats that anchor the local natural environment near Heusenstamm.

Area
0.178 km²
Established
1987
IUCN
IV
Nature reserveHessen
10 km away#12 closest

Northeast

Kinzigaue von Langenselbold: Nature Reserve and Protected Floodplain in Hessen

Riparian ecosystems, alluvial forests, and wetland geography

Spanning 129 hectares, Kinzigaue von Langenselbold represents a well-preserved riverine corridor in central Germany. The reserve integrates the meandering Kinzig river, mature gallery forests, and the Ruhlsee into a compact, protected landscape that serves as an essential habitat for diverse bird species and rare floodplain vegetation.

Area
1.287 km²
Established
1980
IUCN
IV
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Nature reserveHessen
About 10 km away#13 closest

Northwest

Mühlbachtal von Bergen-Enkheim Nature Reserve: Geographic and Landscape Discovery

A protected valley refuge within the Hessen regional landscape

Mühlbachtal von Bergen-Enkheim is a nature reserve in Hessen, Germany, distinguished by its compact size and high botanical diversity. The valley, carved into the Berger Rücken ridge, maintains unique habitat types including wet meadows and traditional orchards. It provides a rare look at the floodplain forest relics that once defined the surrounding region, offering a clear study in urban-edge conservation geography.

Area
0.033 km²
Established
1986
IUCN
IV
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Nature reserveHesse
About 11 km away#14 closest

Southeast

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
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 11 km away#15 closest

Southeast

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
Nature reserveLandkreis Offenbach
About 11 km away#16 closest

South

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
Nature reserveHessen
11 km away#17 closest

Southwest

Luderbachaue von Dreieich: A Protected Floodplain Forest and Habitat in Hessen, Germany

Mapping the ecological geography of a significant lowland nature reserve

Spanning over 290 hectares, Luderbachaue von Dreieich serves as a major protected floodplain forest. The site preserves a diverse mosaic of oak, beech, and alder-ash woodlands that sustain rare fungal communities and old-growth timber, maintaining a vital green corridor in the urbanized Rhine-Main region.

Area
2.938 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Nature reserveHessen
About 11 km away#18 closest

Southwest

Bruch von Gravenbruch Nature Reserve: Geographic Profile and Protected Wetland Mapping

Hessen lowland moor and wetland habitat analysis

Examine the detailed terrain of Bruch von Gravenbruch, a notable nature reserve in Hessen characterized by its high groundwater table and intricate moisture-dependent ecosystems. The area serves as a key reference for studying lowland moor development, bog woodland structure, and the spatial distribution of protected wetland meadows across the regional landscape.

Area
0.932 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
IV
Nature reserveHessen
About 13 km away#19 closest

South

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
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Nature reserveHessen
About 13 km away#20 closest

Southeast

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
Distance methodology

Geographic measurements, not driving distances

How nearby park distances are calculated

Distances use park boundaries whenever the available geometry allows it. When one or both boundaries are missing, the mapped park locations provide a clearly labelled estimate. Every value represents straight-line geographic separation and does not use roads or routing.

Boundary distance

Calculated between the nearest points of both park boundaries.

Location-to-boundary estimate

Estimated from one mapped park location to the nearest boundary of the other park.

Mapped-location estimate

Estimated between the mapped locations of both parks.

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Explore the Protected Geography of Amerikafeld und Schindkaute bei Steinheim

Navigate the boundaries and terrain of this rare Hessen nature reserve. Use MoriAtlas to examine how this critical sand dry grassland fragment persists within the Rhine-Main region, providing essential habitat data for this unique open-landscape protected area.