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Nature Reserve

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Summary

Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.

General information

Location Germany - Baden-Wurttemberg - Reutlingen
Website https://rips-dienste.lubw.baden-wuerttemberg.de/rips/ripsservices/apps/naturschutz/schutzgebiete/steckbrief.aspx?id=939001000041
Area 2.26km²
Year of foundation 1983
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID 6367f14d-3410-4373-a679-8b141e6f7ded

Responsible organizations

Name and division Bad Urach Tourismus
Website https://www.badurach-tourismus.de/
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Bei den Thermen 4
72574 Bad Urach
Germany
Name and division Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb
Geschäftsstelle
Website https://www.biosphaerengebiet-alb.de
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Biosphärenallee 2 - 4
72525 Münsingen-Auingen
Germany
Name and division Regierungspräsidium Tübingen
Referat 56 - Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege
Website https://rp.baden-wuerttemberg.de/rpt/abt5/referat-56/
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Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 20
72072 Tübingen
Germany
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Current information

do_not_disturb_on Nägelesfels July 6, 2026 - Oct. 12, 2026 (preliminary) show details

Wildlife

Flora

Hirschzunge

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owl

Fauna

Wasseramsel

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Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering the area is only allowed on designated paths.

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden.

Mountain activities

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Climbing is only allowed in designated areas from 15 June to 15 September.

Climbing on the slide rocks is permitted on the 8 designated routes

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden.

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Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.

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Camping with vehicles and trailers is forbidden.

Air activities

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Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.

General behavior

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Disposing of waste is forbidden.

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Fire is forbidden.

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.

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Collecting plants is forbidden.

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.

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