Finkenstein nature reserve

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NSG Finkenstein

IUCN Category IV - Habitat / Species Management Area

Bavarian feather grass on a rock outcrop in the Finkenstein NSG

Bavarian feather grass on a rock outcrop in the Finkenstein NSG

location Neuburg an der Donau , Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district , Bavaria
surface 7.05 hectares
Identifier NSG-00201.01
WDPA ID 81667
Geographical location 48 ° 44 '  N , 11 ° 7'  E Coordinates: 48 ° 44 '24 "  N , 11 ° 7' 28"  E
Finkenstein nature reserve (Bavaria)
Finkenstein nature reserve
Setup date 1940
administration District of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen

The 6.18  hectare large nature reserve Finkenstein is located north of Neuburg an der Donau , in the area of the district Bittenbrunn .

On the bright Jura promontory on the north bank of the Danube you will find a multi-layered flora and fauna , especially many Mediterranean species. It is the only location in the world for Bavarian feather grass ( Stipa bavarica ). There are also Turkish leagues ( Lilium martagon ), lady's slipper ( Cypripedium calceolus ), pasque flower ( Pulsatilla vulgaris ) and diptam ( Dictamnus albus ).

At numerous places in the nature reserve you have a good view of the Danube valley.

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