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The Rotthäuser Bachtal has been under nature protection since 1984 and is designated as an FFH area. (FFH areas are areas that have been selected for the "Natura 2000" protected area system.) What is special about the valley are its wet biotopes, the stream that gave it its name, its springs, the numerous fish ponds and extensive reed beds. There are also valuable alder, ash and softwood alluvial forests as well as grove beech forests. This is how a diverse and varied landscape can be seen in a small area. Rare animal species such as reed warblers, reed buntings and kingfishers as well as dragonflies such as the "blue-green mermaid" can be seen in the Rotthäuser Bachtal. The plant world is also rich in species, including plants that are threatened according to the "Red List", such as the giant horsetail or the watercress.

The Rotthäuser Bachtal has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is also designated as an FFH area. (FFH areas are areas that have been selected for the "Natura 2000" protected area system.) The special thing about the valley are its wetlands, the stream that gave it its name, its springs, the numerous fish ponds and extensive reed beds. In addition, there are valuable alder, ash and softwood floodplain forests as well as woodrush beech forests. This creates a diverse and varied landscape in a small area. The Rotthäuser Bachtal is home to rare animal species such as reed warblers, reed buntings and kingfishers as well as dragonflies such as the "blue-green darter". The flora is also rich in species, including plants that are threatened according to the "Red List", such as giant horsetail and watercress.

The first part of the hike from Unterbacher See to the northern turning point is both scenic and challenging. Unfortunately, the way back from the north to the lake can't keep up: too many asphalt paths, too close to urban development. It may be wiser to hike back the way there...

Beautiful large ponds, then you enter a beautiful winding road. Walk over the bottom of the mountain, otherwise you will get wet feet. Because it was still very muddy.

A real idyll. You can cross the reservoir at Gut Papendelle. However, the dam was quite damaged during the floods in July 2021.

The Rotthäuser Bachtal is beautiful and a real highlight for hikers. Unfortunately, the storm in July 2021 left its mark. Some paths are undermined, you have to be careful where you step. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Dammed water of the Rothhäuser Bach, in which the water birds feel comfortable.

Two ponds at Gut Pappendelle are reservoirs from the Rotthäuser Bach. The ducks and geese feel very comfortable here.