Mainzer Sand, Nature reserve in Mainz, Germany.
The Mainzer Sand extends across 127 hectares between the districts of Mombach and Gonsenheim, featuring sandy soil and dry grasslands near the Rhine River.
The sand dunes formed during the Late Pleistocene period, about 12,000 years ago, when wind deposited fine sand particles from the Rhine River basin.
The area served as a military training ground through different periods, from the Mainz Federal Fortress troops to American forces after World War II.
Visitors can access the reserve through marked paths, while certain sections remain restricted to protect the fragile ecosystem and rare plant species.
The reserve harbors plant species typically found in Southeast European and Central Asian steppes, including the sand orcanette that grows exclusively in this location.
Location: Mainz
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 50.01528,8.20694
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:19
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