Albtal und Seitentäler, Nature reserve in Ettlingen, Germany
Albtal und Seitentäler is a protected nature reserve covering over 600 hectares of riverside meadows and valley landscapes in the Black Forest region. The area is shaped by the Alb River and its tributaries, which create diverse natural habitats across several municipalities.
The protected area was established in 1994 to preserve the valley landscapes and river systems of the Black Forest for the long term. This decision reflected a shared commitment among multiple municipalities and administrative regions to protect the forests and river meadows together.
The area is a place where local residents connect with nature through walking and watching wildlife along the river and valleys. The landscape shapes how people in the surrounding communities view and experience their home environment.
The area is accessible through marked trails that allow walking through the valleys. Visitors should know that camping, plant collection, and other activities that disturb the environment are not allowed to protect the natural landscape.
The area contains special geological features like rock formations and gorges that shape the water systems and valley topography. These natural structures enable the creation and survival of rare habitats found nowhere else in the region.
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