Hinterer Roxheimer Altrhein

Summary

The Hinterer Roxheimer Altrhein Nature Reserve protects a valuable old Rhine arm and its unique floodplain landscape. It's a vital habitat for rare plants and animals, especially wading birds like storks.

Description

The Hinterer Roxheimer Altrhein Nature Reserve safeguards a significant river floodplain landscape in Rheinland-Pfalz. Designated in 1965, this area preserves a natural old Rhine arm and its adjacent banks, serving as a sanctuary for diverse flora and fauna. The core purpose of protection is to maintain the typical vegetation and hydrological conditions of this floodplain. The old Rhine arm, in particular, offers valuable breeding and resting sites for numerous bird species, including storks and other wading and waterfowl. The dynamic interplay of water and land creates specialized biotopes crucial for the regional ecosystem. Here, nature can be experienced in its original form, largely undisturbed, contributing significantly to the region's biodiversity.