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Stuttgart District

Europe's Largest Ant City

Stuttgart District

Europe's Largest Ant City

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Europe's Largest Ant City

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Neresheim, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Mig

April 12, 2020

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A special feature of this juniper heath is the "ant city" - a collection of thousands of nest hills of the yellow meadow ant, overgrown with grasses and herbs.

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Coach Patrick

April 25, 2020

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great nature reserve. nice to linger and have a picnic.

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ToM-SR

July 25, 2021

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Unfortunately, nothing to see with tall grass in summer (July / August).

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Elevation 640 m

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Wednesday 13 May

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Location: Neresheim, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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