Gans und Rheingrafenstein

Gans und Rheingrafenstein is a protected natural area featuring two distinctive rock formations along the Nahe River, surrounded by forests and varied plant communities. The landscape displays different geological layers and offers viewpoints overlooking the surrounding region.

The area received official protection status in 1985 to preserve its unique geological structures and ecological value. This action recognized the location's importance for maintaining rare habitats in the region.

The protected area serves as a home for rare plant and animal species adapted to the rocky landscape's special conditions. Visitors can explore natural habitats that rarely survive undisturbed in modern landscapes.

Marked trails of varying difficulty wind through the area and lead to different viewpoints. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and views of the rock formations are clearest.

The porphyry rocks in the area create specialized habitats for threatened amphibians and reptiles that rarely inhabit other locations in the region. These rare animal species are closely tied to the special properties of these rock formations.

Location: Bad Kreuznach

Inception: 1985

GPS coordinates: 49.81295,7.85445

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42