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Schmitt'sche Grube

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Schmitt'sche Grube

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Schmitt'sche Grube

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May 7, 2023

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The former sand pit is filled with water and offers a wonderful biotope for flora and fauna.

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Christian aus S.

August 9, 2024

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The Schmitt'sche Grube is the largest body of water in the Schwanheimer Dune area. It is completely fenced in and now serves as a refuge for cormorants, kingfishers, little ringed plovers, great crested grebes and other endangered bird species. But a number of endangered amphibian species such as the common frog, the green toad and the smooth newt have also found refuge here.

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April 25, 2022

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The Schwanheimer Düne nature reserve is one of the very few inland dunes in Europe. It has a size of 58.5 hectares and is located in the west of Frankfurt …

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2. Höchst Old Town – Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk loop from Frankfurt-Höchst

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3. Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk – Höchst Old Town loop from Schwanheim

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Elevation 90 m

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Sunday 25 January

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