Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.
Description & Map
Summary
Haardtrand – Unterhalb der Madenburg is a nature reserve in the Southern Wine Route district of Rhineland-Palatinate, covering about 25 hectares. Established in 1991, this protected area lies southwest of the village of Eschbach and is nestled beneath the historic Madenburg Castle ruins—one of the oldest and largest castles in the Palatinate region.
The reserve is a diverse landscape featuring vineyard terraces, forest edges, shrublands, and dry habitats typical of the Haardtrand’s eastern mountain foothills. This variety of habitats supports a rich array of plants and wildlife, illustrating the close connection between cultural heritage and natural ecosystems.
Haardtrand – Unterhalb der Madenburg is a remarkable example of how centuries of traditional land use and nature conservation have shaped the unique character of this beautiful region.
General information
| Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Südliche Weinstraße |
| Website | https://berichte.naturschutz.rlp.de/oneo/nsg/NSG-7300-157 |
| Area | 25.23ha |
| Year of foundation | 1991 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 0690193e-c005-4aad-9f5e-1f239f7fa40d |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Stiftung Natur und Umwelt Rheinland-Pfalz
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| Website | https://snu.rlp.de/ |
| Address |
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Diether-von-Isenburg-Straße 7
55116 Mainz Germany |
Rules
Entry behavior
Horse riding activities
Horse riding is forbidden.
Horse-drawn vehicles (carriages) are forbidden.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on public roads.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
General behavior
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Photography and filming is forbidden.
Es ist verboten Säugetiere und Vögel am Bau oder im Nestbereich zu fotografieren
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.