This nature reserve features a unique subsidence area and diverse meadows, preserving important habitats in Rheinland-Pfalz. It offers insights into natural geological processes and rich meadow ecosystems.
The Bergsenkungsgebiet an der Amalienhöhe – Wiesen nördlich Weiler is a significant nature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz. It encompasses a distinctive subsidence area, a geological phenomenon resulting from natural processes, alongside valuable open meadows. The primary purpose of protection here is to preserve these unique geological formations and the diverse ecosystems supported by the meadows. These habitats are crucial for a variety of plant and animal species adapted to this specific environment. The area contributes to the regional biodiversity and offers an opportunity to observe natural landscape evolution. It safeguards the characteristic plant communities of the meadows and the geological structures that define this special landscape.
Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Mainz-Bingen |
Area | 87.79ha |
Year of foundation | 2004 |
IUCN Category | IV |
DtP ID | a8c9aa20-2c7c-4b6f-9539-14ad444a1937 |
Name and division |
Rheinland-Pfalz
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Website | https://naturschutz.rlp.de/ |