Recorded Earthquake History and Regional Seismic Records for Fuldatal bei Konnefeld

Kiesgrube bei Baumbach Nature Reserve: River Meander and Wetland Geography in Germany

A preserved riparian landscape and bird habitat in northern Hesse

Located along the middle Fulda, this nature reserve represents an engineered success story where a former quarry transformed into a vital wetland ecosystem. Its shallow lake margins, willow thickets, and floodplain forests create a critical protected area for local waterbird populations, serving as an essential node within the Auenverbund Fulda floodplain conservation network.

Area

0.23 km²

Established

1995

Relief

Lowland

Climate

Temperate

Im Sand bei Rotenburg Nature Reserve: Mapping the Fulda River Floodplain and Wetland Mosaic

A structured floodplain refuge in Landkreis Hersfeld Rotenburg

Located in the low-lying reaches of the Fulda River, Im Sand bei Rotenburg represents a significant shift from industrial land use to a protected, structurally rich riverine mosaic. The area features a complex of water-filled pits, reedbeds, and alluvial forest patches that serve as a crucial migratory stopover for diverse waterbird populations in northeastern Hesse.

Area

0.102 km²

Established

1997

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Goldbergsee Nature Reserve and Mapped Protected Landscapes in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Ecological transition and inland water-body geography.

Goldbergsee stands as a prime case study of industrial renaturalization in northern Hesse. This protected nature reserve, characterized by its clear spring-fed water and successional woodland habitat, offers a window into how former open-cast mining sites evolve into ecologically balanced water bodies within the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis mountain foothills.

Established

1991

Roßbachtal bei Völkershain Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Valley Landscapes

Stream-fed meadow and forest habitats in Hesse

Located in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Roßbachtal bei Völkershain encompasses a linear valley environment within the Knüllgebirge. The reserve tracks the Roßbach stream as it moves toward the Breitenbach, featuring a protected alignment of meadows and slopes that serves as a focused habitat management area in central Germany.

Area

1.141 km²

Established

1988

IUCN

IV

Forbachsee bei Bebra Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscape in Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

River-connected gravel-pit lake and floodplain geography

Analyze the protected boundaries of Forbachsee bei Bebra, a nature reserve defined by its active connection to the River Fulda. The site features an evolving shoreline of gravel banks and softwood forest, showcasing how industrial extraction areas mature into essential refuges for migratory waterbirds within the larger regional valley system.

Area

0.219 km²

Established

1985

IUCN

IV

Relief

Lowland

Eichelskopf Nature Reserve: Protected Geological and Historical Landscapes in Hesse

Regional conservation profile and mapped boundaries in Schwalm-Eder.

Examine the conservation history of Eichelskopf, a key nature reserve in the Schwalm-Eder district of Hesse. Established in 1927, this site remains a vital point of interest for understanding the evolution of species protection and geological heritage management in central Germany.

Area

0.027 km²

Established

1927

Scope

Terrestrial

Mosenberg bei Homberg Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscape and Regional Geography

Nature reserve terrain in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of northern Hesse

Spanning 64 hectares, Mosenberg bei Homberg preserves a diverse mixture of traditional agricultural landscapes including open grasslands and wood-pastures. The area provides a critical habitat for specialized birds, defined by its steep basalt scree and proximity to the Klingelbach stream. This site offers a clear example of how historic coppice woodland systems maintain significant biodiversity across the northern Hesse region.

Area

0.646 km²

Established

1986

Relief

Upland

Climate

Temperate

Reichenbacher Kalkberge Nature Reserve: Geographic and Protected Landscape Analysis

Muschelkalk limestone hills and orchid-rich grassland habitats

An essential look at the Reichenbacher Kalkberge protected area, where limestone-based forest stands meet rare semi-dry meadows. Gain geographic insight into the terrain, the medieval castle ruin surroundings, and the protected habitat mosaic that defines this distinctive part of the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land.

Area

1.503 km²

Established

1996

IUCN

IV

Relief

Mountain