Teufelsee und Pfaffensee zwischen Echzell und Reichelsheim-Weckesheim

The Teufelsee and Pfaffensee nature reserve spans 93.7 hectares, featuring two lakes surrounded by forest areas and observation towers for wildlife viewing.

The area emerged from former brown coal mining operations that operated until 1989, extracting 18 million cubic meters of coal before its transformation into a protected zone in 1998.

The reserve serves as a critical station for approximately 200 bird species, including the red-necked grebe, making it a center for nature research and education.

Three strategically placed observation towers provide direct views of the lakes, accessible through paved paths from Reichelsheim, Echzell, and Weckesheim.

The nature reserve contains specialized amphibian waters along the shore zones and 5 kilometers of hedgerows that create nesting spaces for songbirds.

Location: Echzell

Location: Reichelsheim

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 50.37434,8.85565

Latest update: March 26, 2025 15:09