Mündungsgebiet der Ahr

The Mündungsgebiet der Ahr is a protected nature reserve of approximately 56 hectares where the Ahr River meets the Rhine. The landscape features wetlands, sand bars, and shallow water zones shaped by continuous water flow and sediment movement.

The area received initial protection in 1977 and became officially designated as a nature reserve in 1981. These protections were put in place to preserve the remaining natural river mouth ecosystem along this section of the Rhine.

The reserve is a place where visitors can observe the natural rhythm of a living river mouth and its seasonal changes. Local schools and nature groups use the area to learn how rivers shape the land and support diverse wildlife communities.

Access to the reserve is available through marked paths, and visitors should stay on these routes to avoid disturbing wildlife and habitats. Spring and autumn are ideal times to visit when migratory birds rest here and the area is less crowded.

This is one of the last naturally preserved river mouth sections along the Rhine, where sediments constantly shift and new land features form. This ongoing process creates new habitats for specialized plants and animals found nowhere else in the region.

Location: Sinzig

Inception: 1977

GPS coordinates: 50.55780,7.27556

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03