Reinheimer Teich

Reinheimer Teich is a protected area near Darmstadt featuring open water surfaces, reed beds, and wet meadows spread across roughly 75 hectares. The landscape includes grazing areas and channels that shape how water moves through the reserve.

The location was originally a wetland called Reinheimer Bruch until fish ponds were established there in 1626. This transformation required building a dam and redirecting water from the Gersprenz river.

The Naturschutzscheune information center, established in 2005 from an agricultural hall, provides educational programs about local wildlife through volunteer efforts.

A three-kilometer circular walking path with information panels guides visitors through the area and explains local flora and fauna. The trail is accessible for most visitors and suitable for a casual walk.

The area supports over 100 bird species, with about two-thirds of them breeding here, along with multiple fish, bat, and amphibian species. This variety of wildlife makes it an important refuge for the region's animals.

Location: Reinheim

Inception: 1950

Part of: Untere Gersprenz, Untere Gersprenzaue

GPS coordinates: 49.85000,8.85000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20