Apfelwörth nature reserve

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Apfelwörth

IUCN Category IV - Habitat / Species Management Area

Artificially created backwaters run through Apfelwörth

Artificially created backwaters run through Apfelwörth

location Höchstädt an der Donau , Dillingen an der Donau district , Bavaria
surface 187.82 ha
WDPA ID 162232
Geographical location 48 ° 37 '  N , 10 ° 38'  E Coordinates: 48 ° 37 '3 "  N , 10 ° 37' 55"  E
Apfelwörth nature reserve (Bavaria)
Apfelwörth nature reserve
Setup date 1983
administration District of Dillingen on the Danube

The Apfelwörth nature reserve is one of the largest and most important nature reserves in Swabia . It is located near Blindheim and covers an area of ​​188 hectares.

Backwater arm of the Danube
Information board: Apfelwörth nature reserve
Reeds and reeds , wet meadows and alluvial forests provide a habitat for a variety of animal species

Apfelwörth is a remnant of the once wildly flowing Danube . By straightening the river, parts were cut off that developed into still waters rich in vegetation. In addition, artificially created backwaters, created by intensive gravel mining, enrich the wetland. This is particularly inhabited by rare and endangered (over 70) bird species that also breed there. These include u. a. the little bittern , teal duck and the reed warbler .

Apfelwörth is also part of the European bird sanctuary Donauauen and Donauried between Höchstadt and Donauwörth .

Swimming is strictly forbidden in the entire nature reserve, and fishing is only allowed at certain times.

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