The dunes between Walldorf and Sandhausen are part of the inland dunes, a special feature of the northern Upper Rhine plain.

The dune range south of Sandhausen was released for sand mining in the 1970s; mining was not stopped until 1980. The Zugmantel-Bandholz area essentially comprises the site of the former sand pit.

In 1985 the sand pit with its water areas was placed under nature protection. (Https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugmantel-Bandholz)

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Michael🧙‍♂️

January 21, 2020

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Zugmantel-Bandholz is a 17 hectare nature reserve in the area of the municipality of Sandhausen (Rhein-Neckar-Kreis). It is located southeast of Sandhausen in the "Bandholz" community forest on the eastern edge of Schwetzinger Hardt in the Hardtebenen natural area.

This nature reserve is a former sand pit, which was put under protection after the settlement of rare plants and animals. It is characterized by a mixture of water areas, forested areas and open sand grass with drought-loving plants. Here is also part of the dune train, which extends from Oftersheim via Sandhausen to Walldorf.
(Https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugmantel-Bandholz)

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Andreas

April 1, 2017

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In the sand pit you must not. Still worthwhile, if you are in the vicinity. Even outside the pit, you can leave the kids ever to the shovel. We found a great pirate treasure here ;-)

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1. Sandhausen Dunes Pferdstrieb – Lutheran Bridge loop from St. Ilgen

9.75km

02:28

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2. Sandhausen Dunes Pferdstrieb – Lutheran Bridge loop from St. Ilgen

11.5km

02:56

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Schutzhütte Bandholz – Lutheran Bridge loop from Walldorf

4.92km

01:15

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Sandhausen, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Zugmantel-Bandholz Nature Reserve

1. Sandhausen Dunes Pferdstrieb – Lutheran Bridge loop from St. Ilgen

2. Sandhausen Dunes Pferdstrieb – Lutheran Bridge loop from St. Ilgen

3. Schutzhütte Bandholz – Lutheran Bridge loop from Walldorf

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