レネベルクヴァルトの天然記念物・トップ8

You almost get the impression of being in a dune landscape near the sea. And this isn't surprising, because in prehistoric times, this area was indeed covered by the sea. With a bit of luck, you might even find marine fossils here. 🍀🍀🍀

A very idyllic setting

Through open terrain dotted with gnarled oaks and pines, we reach the Seven Ponds, which are arranged in a cascade. Benches invite you to linger here.

The "Mainzer Sand II" nature reserve was established in March 1997. Brief description: Calcareous sand area with open calcareous sand plains, dunes, pioneer sand vegetation, sandy heaths, fallow land, orchards, isolated trees, and old and dead wood; The Mainzer Sand landscape originated approximately 10,000 years ago and is therefore relatively young. Dunes formed from the windblown sand blown from the gravelly riverbed of the Rhine. The establishment of trees and shrubs stabilized these dunes, essentially completing their formation. The resulting landscape is very rare, as it consists of inland dunes.

The Seven Ponds Project. See my picture of the information board! Coming from above, you'd easily drive right past it. Look for the shelter; then you're in the right place.

A truly interesting nature reserve where the geological history is visible.

Beautifully designed path on which there are always beautiful wood carvings or huts 🛖… 😄

There is a lovely resting place up here at the Seven Ponds. They were once created for fish farming, but are now being restored to their natural state. Although not all of the ponds are still there, the area is still beautiful to look at. You can find out more about the history of the ponds on an information board.