Weihertalkopf

Nature Reserve

Description & Map

Weihertalkopf Nature Reserve protects valuable calcareous grasslands, extensive meadows, woody plants, and hedges. These diverse biotopes are core areas of a networked system in the Zweibrücken hill country, preserving unique species.

The Weihertalkopf Nature Reserve preserves a valuable cultural landscape within the Zweibrücken hill country. Its primary purpose is the protection and development of rare calcareous grasslands, known for their unique flora. Additionally, extensively used grasslands, site-specific woody plants, hedges, and forest and forest edge areas are maintained and restored. These diverse habitats form core components of a networked biotope system, offering refuge to numerous specialized animal and plant species and significantly contributing to regional biodiversity. The area serves as an important testament to historical land use and the ecologically valuable structures that have emerged from it.

General information
Location Germany - Rheinland-Pfalz - Südwestpfalz
Area 20.32ha
Year of foundation 2003
IUCN Category IV
DtP ID 50a54874-8724-41a3-ac02-86495ecefea6
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 forbidden

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is only allowed on

Unpaved agricultural and forestry roads

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Harnessed vehicles is forbidden

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is forbidden

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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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

General behavior

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Going to the toilet is forbidden

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Dogs is only allowed on

Designated paths/places

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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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Photographing/filming is forbidden

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden

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