Weihergrund von Anspach, Nature reserve in Hochtaunuskreis, Germany
Weihergrund von Anspach is a protected nature reserve located between Neu-Anspach and Schmitten im Taunus in the Taunus region. The site contains water features and open meadows that support various plants and wildlife species throughout the seasons.
The area takes its name from the old field designation 'weyer grundt', first recorded in 1744, with 'weyer' meaning meadow in the local dialect. This naming reflects how the landscape was understood and used by people who lived and worked in the region centuries ago.
The protected area contributes to local environmental education through organized programs that teach visitors about conservation and regional biodiversity.
The reserve can be accessed through several hiking paths that wind through different sections of the protected area. Visitors should follow marked trails and respect posted signs to help preserve the natural habitat.
A former hunting lodge built in 1909 for Fritz Opel of the automobile company once stood beside this nature reserve. The building was demolished in January 2022, leaving behind only historical records and memories from local residents.
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