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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Records for Bellinger Berg Nature Reserve

This collection presents a catalogue of documented seismic events associated by proximity with the Bellinger Berg nature reserve. Users can browse historical data including event dates, magnitude readings, and epicentre locations relative to this protected limestone landform in the eastern Spessart. Each entry provides a technical link to the underlying record to assist in understanding the regional seismic context of this specific conservation area.

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A flat vector illustration of a stone watchtower standing in a forest at the base of large cliffs with a waterfall in the background.

A small shell-limestone cone in the Hessian Spessart, protected for its rare dry grassland and woodland habitats.

Bellinger Berg

Bellinger Berg is a nature reserve and European Habitats Directive (FFH) site in the Main-Kinzig district of Hesse, in central Germany. It protects a compact, roughly 345-meter-high Muschelkalk (shell-limestone) cone north-west of the village of Bellings, a district of Steinau an der Straße. The reserve is small, at about 95 hectares, and was formally designated in 1985, with FFH status added in 2008. Its purpose is to preserve this distinctive limestone landform as a refuge for a number of rare and threatened animal and plant species. The area combines dry calcareous grasslands, scrub, and woodland on a single isolated hill, which is its main conservation value. Although modest in size, Bellinger Berg is a representative example of the limestone hills that dot the eastern fringe of the Spessart, and it contributes to the broader network of small protected sites that maintain habitat diversity across the region.

Location
Germany
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
1985
Area
1 km²
Highest point
345 m
Bellinger Berg Nature Reserve Geography

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For Bellinger Berg, catalogue inclusion reflects an earthquake’s reported epicentre and computed distance from the protected limestone hill; it does not mean the event began or occurred inside the reserve. Users can examine the recorded time, magnitude, depth, locality, park distance, and linked source as historical evidence without inferring effects, causation, current risk, or future seismicity.

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The earthquake catalogue for Bellinger Berg is followed by an independent selection of protected park destinations. These links do not establish shared hill landscapes, German geography, legal classifications, earthquake data, geological traits, proximity, seismic significance, hazard, or risk.
Nature reserveHessen
1.9 km away#1 closest

North

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
Ohlsteinbruch bei Steinau an der Straße Reserve Map
Nature reserveLandkreis Main-Spessart
12 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Sinngrund Nature Reserve: Geographic Map and Protected Landscape Overview

Riverine corridor and wet meadow habitats in Landkreis Main-Spessart

Sinngrund preserves a unique floodplain landscape along the Sinn river in Bavaria. The area features a complex mosaic of wet meadows, oxbow channels, and forest fragments that support significant botanical populations and regional wildlife. This record details the protected boundaries and landscape context of the reserve within the broader Naturpark Spessart.

Area
3.79 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Sinngrund Protected Area Geography
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Nature reserveWetteraukreis
About 34 km away#3 closest

West

Nidderauen von Stockheim Nature Reserve: A Detailed Geographic and Protected Landscape Map

Wetland floodplain geography in the Wetteraukreis region

This protected nature reserve spans 51 hectares of the Nidder river valley, forming a critical segment of the Auenverbund Wetterau. The landscape is defined by its mosaic of wet meadows, ponds, and tall herb vegetation, maintained by targeted conservation management and river restoration. Access the map-driven context of this European FFH site to understand its role in regional wetland preservation and habitat connectivity.

Area
0.512 km²
Established
1981
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nidderauen von Stockheim Nature Reserve Geography
Nature reserveHessen
34 km away#4 closest

Southwest

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
Kinzigaue von Langenselbold Protected Area
Protected areaGermany
About 36 km away#5 closest

West

Bruch von Heegheim Protected Area: A Wetland Landscape in the Nidder River Valley

Mapped wetland habitats and ecological site geography

Bruch von Heegheim is a specialized nature reserve that protects a delicate mosaic of shallow water bodies and reed-dominated marshes in the German district of Wetteraukreis. The site serves as a vital refuge for European tree frogs and breeding marshland birds, demonstrating how compact protected lands contribute to broader biodiversity conservation within agricultural floodplains.

Area
0.108 km²
Established
1976
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Bruch von Heegheim Protected Area Geography
Nature reserveHesse
About 36 km away#6 closest

West

Im Rußland und in der Kuhweide bei Lindheim: Nature Reserve and Floodplain Geography

Protected grassland landscapes in the Wetterau, Hesse.

Located in the Wetteraukreis district of Hesse, this nature reserve protects extensive floodplain meadows along the Nidder river. The area is defined by its open grassland mosaic, providing critical refuge for meadowbirds and diverse amphibian populations. Access detailed map data and landscape context for this significant German conservation site.

Area
2.495 km²
Established
1984
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Im Rußland und in der Kuhweide bei Lindheim Nature Reserve
Protected landscapeHesse
About 36 km away#7 closest

Northeast

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
Naturpark Hessische Rhön Protected Area Geography
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Nature reserveHessen
About 38 km away#8 closest

Southwest

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
Niederrodenbacher Steinbrüche Protected Area
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