Tongruben bei Speicher is a nature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, formed from former clay pits. Protected since 1997, it preserves a valuable complex of diverse secondary biotopes that have naturally developed.
The Tongruben bei Speicher nature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz is a unique area formed from former clay pits. Protected since 1997, its purpose is to preserve a valuable complex of diverse secondary biotopes and to foster their natural development. These former extraction sites have transformed into a dynamic landscape, offering a remarkable variety of habitats. Here, one often finds pioneer vegetation, open water bodies, moist depressions, and sunny slopes, providing a home for numerous, including rare, plants and animals. It stands as an impressive example of how nature can reclaim and create unique ecological niches that contribute significantly to regional biodiversity.
| Location | Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm |
| Area | 34.32ha |
| Year of foundation | 1997 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 64186590-5f53-4a3d-8556-42d2625323b7 |
| Name and division |
Rheinland-Pfalz
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| Website | https://naturschutz.rlp.de/ |
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