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In breeding season, it is less idyllic when dozens of gray herons perch in their nests in that single tree.

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.

A beautiful, small lake with an island in the center. Currently the lake is covered with a green carpet of duckweed.

Between 1898 and 1960, more than 45 million tons of limestone were mined in the Schlupkothen quarry. The water-filled quarry is 33.35ha in size and can be explored via a circular hiking trail with viewing platforms. The Schlupkothen quarry has been a nature reserve since 1984 because of its reptiles and amphibians, unfortunately you cannot go to the water.

Great view from 2 floors of the quarry with a bench that invites you to linger

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...

Many people drive to the pond below the sewage treatment plant to take a short walk around the pond. The edge of the pond is correspondingly blank. Not worth it as an actual goal. Interesting are the muskrats that have lived there for decades (I don't think they're cute animals) and the turtles sunning themselves on tree trunks that have fallen into the pond.