Entering off the beaten path is forbidden.
Description & Map
Summary
The Quellbäche des Eppenbrunner Baches nature reserve, established in 1991, covers about 94 hectares in the scenic Südwestpfalz region of Rhineland-Palatinate. This protected landscape is home to the headwater streams of the Eppenbrunner Bach, flowing through peaceful valleys dotted with ponds, marshes, and wet meadows. Visitors will find a remarkable variety of habitats here — from sedge meadows and fens to spring-fed woodlands, alder forests, and old-growth stands. Rocky outcrops and dry slopes add even more diversity to this unique environment. The area’s mix of water, woodland, and open land creates a rich tapestry of life and showcases the quiet beauty of the borderland region.
General information
| Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Südwestpfalz |
| Website | https://berichte.naturschutz.rlp.de/oneo/nsg/NSG-7300-164 |
| Area | 1.11km² |
| Year of foundation | 1991 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 37ce18bf-656e-4ace-b419-56f48d13ebbb |
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.
Water activities
Water sport is forbidden.
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.
Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.
Air activities
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Fishing is forbidden.
Swimming 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.