Fulderaue - Ilmenaue

Fulderaue-Ilmenaue is a protected area along the Rhine that encompasses two river islands and diverse wetland habitats. The site features wetland biotopes with various vegetation types and water bodies that support waterfowl.

The Fulder Aue was administered by monasteries from medieval times, first by Johannisberg, then later by Fulda. This ecclesiastical use shaped the area for centuries before it eventually came under modern nature protection.

The site takes its name from two islands that shape the river landscape here. Visitors today see how the protected area draws people interested in exploring the relationship between water and bird life.

The protected area is accessible via well-marked hiking and cycling paths that run through the wetlands. Winter is the best time for bird watching, when migratory birds rest here.

Thousands of migratory birds rest here in winter, including cormorants and tufted ducks arriving from northern regions. This temporary bird concentration makes the area a haven for bird watchers during the colder months.

Location: Bingen am Rhein

Location: Ingelheim am Rhein

Inception: January 9, 1995

GPS coordinates: 49.97130,7.96910

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15