Tongruben bei Speicher

Nature Reserve

Description & Map

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.

General information
Location Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm
Area 34.32ha
Year of foundation 1997
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID 64186590-5f53-4a3d-8556-42d2625323b7
Responsible Organization
Name and division Rheinland-Pfalz
Website https://naturschutz.rlp.de/

Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is only allowed on

Officially public dedicated streets/places

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden

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Camping/Bivouac is forbidden

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Camping (vehicle/trailer) is forbidden

Air activities

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

General behavior

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Fire is forbidden

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Dogs with leash is allowed

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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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Photographing/filming is forbidden

Verboten ist es Tiere an ihren Nist-, Brut-, Wohn- oder Zufluchtsstätten aufzusuchen, zu fotografieren oder zu filmen.

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden

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