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A structured catalogue of seismic events associated by epicentre proximity to the protected fen landscape

Historical Earthquake Records and Recorded Seismic Activity for Schambachried Nature Reserve

This geographic collection documents recorded seismic events occurring in the vicinity of Schambachried in Middle Franconia. Each record provides technical details including event date, magnitude, depth, and distance from the nature reserve, enabling a clear overview of the regional seismic history. The data catalogue presents historical information for research and monitoring purposes, focusing exclusively on factual event documentation within the broader context of the Franconian Alb and the Altmühl valley.

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A small, historic calcareous fen and former litter meadow in the Franconian Altmühl valley.

Schambachried

Schambachried is a small nature reserve and European Habitats Directive (FFH) site located on the outskirts of the town of Treuchtlingen in Middle Franconia, in the German state of Bavaria. Despite its modest size of only 6.88 hectares, it is regarded as one of the most ecologically valuable protected areas in the region, because it preserves a rare calcareous lowland fen, a habitat type that has become severely depleted across central Europe. The reserve lies in the natural area known as the Treuchtlingen Pforte, where the Schambach valley opens into the broader Altmühl valley along the edge of the Weißenburger Alb limestone plateau. This setting, on the transition between a carbonate-rich valley and a karst plateau, has allowed a distinctive wetland plant community to develop. The site was designated as a nature reserve in 1973, making it the oldest such protected area in Middle Franconia, and it remains an important reference site for fen meadow conservation in Bavaria.

Location
Germany
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
1973
Area
0.1 km²
Schambachried Nature Reserve Geography

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Historical earthquake data around Schambachried is associated with the protected area by mapped epicentre and measured distance, not evidence of events inside it. Investigate dates, magnitudes, depths, reported localities, distance calculations, and references without interpreting wetland or site traits as seismic causes, rating current danger, or forecasting future activity.

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Schambachried earthquake history is followed by an independent assortment of parks and protected places for continued discovery. The links do not indicate a shared wetland setting, protected status, ecology, geology, seismic conditions, nearness, hazard exposure, risk, or matching documentary support.
Nature reserveBavaria
About 19 km away#1 closest

North

Sägmühle Nature Reserve: Geographic Overview and Protected Landscape Mapping in Bavaria

An intricate shoreline habitat nestled between two reservoir basins

Sägmühle Nature Reserve represents a key protected shoreline fragment in the Franconian Lake District of Bavaria. The terrain encompasses a mosaic of shallow-water flats, emergent vegetation, and pine-forested uplands characterized by acidic sandy soils. This area serves as a critical refuge for waterbirds, demonstrating the ecological potential of shorelines within an engineered reservoir network.

Area
0.32 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
IV
Sägmühle Nature Reserve Geography
Nature reserveLandkreis Eichstätt
About 21 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Naturwaldreservat Tucherwald: Protected Karst Forest Landscape in Landkreis Eichstätt

A study in non-intervention woodland and natural forest dynamics

Naturwaldreservat Tucherwald preserves a diverse mosaic of beech, oak, and linden forest on the steep, limestone slopes of the southern Frankenalb. This protected area offers insight into unmanaged forest succession, standing deadwood habitats, and the unique microclimates found within the Wellheim Dry Valley regional geography.

Area
0.541 km²
Established
1998
Relief
Upland
Scope
Terrestrial
Naturwaldreservat Tucherwald Protected Area
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Protected landscapeMittelfranken
45 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Naturpark Frankenhöhe Protected Landscape: Geography, Map, and Regional Conservation Context

Explore the diverse natural terrain of the Mittelfranken region in Bavaria.

Naturpark Frankenhöhe serves as a significant protected landscape in western Mittelfranken, encompassing a unique mosaic of forests, vineyards, and agricultural valleys. This geographic entity is shaped by the European Main Watershed, where rivers divide between the Rhine and Danube systems. Its terrain provides a study in transitions, from higher forested crests to open orchard meadows that define the local Bavarian countryside.

Area
1,104.06 km²
Established
1974
Relief
Mixed relief
Climate
Temperate
Naturpark Frankenhöhe Protected Landscape Atlas
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Nature reserveBavaria
About 47 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Schwarzachschlucht Nature Reserve: Geographic Map and Protected Landscape Overview in Bavaria

A study of Franconian sandstone topography and riverine protected habitats

Schwarzachschlucht provides a focused example of geological erosion and forest conservation in Bavaria. This nature reserve features distinctive honeycomb-weathered cliffs, deep river-carved channels, and a significant moss-rich microclimate that has been protected since 1936. The site serves as a vital case for observing the transition between mixed forest slopes and alder-lined riverbanks within the Nürnberger Land district.

Area
0.38 km²
Established
1936
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Schwarzachschlucht Nature Reserve Map and Geography
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Nature reserveNuremberg
About 48 km away#5 closest

North

Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Area Overview in Nuremberg

A compact mosaic of restored quarry habitats and forest terrain in Bavaria.

Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck stands as a notable protected area in Nuremberg, Germany, defined by its dense concentration of varied ecosystems including wetlands, dry heath, and open sand. This former industrial site demonstrates how active management can foster diverse habitats, providing a rich area for studying land restoration and regional biodiversity within a forest-framed setting.

Area
0.219 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
IV
Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck Nature Reserve
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Nature reserveNürnberger Land
About 48 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Schwarzenbrucker Moor Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Wetland Boundaries

A rare peatland habitat in the Middle Franconian landscape.

Schwarzenbrucker Moor is a preserved wetland complex situated within a bowl shaped former river meander. This nature reserve sustains a dense mosaic of open water, reedbeds, and alder bog woodland. Examine the site geography, mapped boundaries, and environmental significance of this protected habitat within the Nürnberger Land district.

Area
0.1 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Schwarzenbrucker Moor Protected Area Map
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Nature reserveBaden-Württemberg
56 km away#7 closest

West

Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg: Protected Nature Reserve and Karst Landscape Geography

Jagst valley protected habitat in Baden-Württemberg

Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg represents a key conservation unit in southwest Germany. This nature reserve is recognized for its distinctive gypsum keuper geology, which creates a network of dolines, semi-dry grasslands, and near-natural floodplain forests. Understanding its boundaries provides insight into habitat connectivity within the broader Baden-Württemberg protected-area network.

Area
7.14 km²
Established
2019
Crailsheimer Hart und Reusenberg Protected Area Atlas
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Protected landscapeBaden-Wuerttemberg
About 62 km away#8 closest

West

Speicherbecken Orrot: Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis in Baden-Wuerttemberg

Reservoir, valley terrain, and wetland mapping

Speicherbecken Orrot serves as a significant example of a protected valley landscape within the Ostalbkreis. The area centers on the Orrotsee reservoir, surrounded by a mosaic of fish ponds, wet meadows, and forested slopes. Our mapping provides a clear view of the park boundaries and the ecological features that distinguish this wetland geography from the surrounding upland terrain.

Area
0.567 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
V
Speicherbecken Orrot Protected Area
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Discover the Protected Landscapes of Schambachried and the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen Region

Examine the unique ecological boundaries of Schambachried through structured map data and landscape context. This MoriAtlas entry details the rare fen habitat and historical conservation significance of the reserve as it anchors the karst geography of Middle Franconia.

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