Pfungstädter Moor, Protected area in Pfungstadt and Bickenbach, Germany.

Pfungstädter Moor is a protected wetland in the towns of Pfungstadt and Bickenbach covering about 97 hectares across three separate sections with reed beds, marshy forests, and alder stands. The terrain follows old river meanders that shape the patchwork of water and land.

The site received protection status in 1955 after centuries of peat and reed harvesting had shaped the landscape. This long history of extraction left its mark on the current form of the wetland.

Since 2007 the moor has been part of the EU bird protection area Hessische Altneckarschlingen. Reeds cut here once covered roofs and were woven into reed mats. Visitors on the marked paths can look for reed warblers, great reed warblers and little bitterns that took to the restored habitat.

Visitors access the wetland through marked paths that begin at the Naturfreundehaus Moorhaus visitor center, which has parking available. The designated routes allow comfortable exploration without disturbing the sensitive habitats.

Wind-powered pumps supply Rhine water to maintain water levels against the effects of groundwater extraction in surrounding areas. This system shows how modern management preserves the natural balance of the landscape.