Käfertaler Wald

Käfertaler Wald is a protected landscape area covering roughly 1,275 hectares of mixed forest in northern Mannheim, with pine trees growing on elevated terraces and dunes. Multiple entry points allow access to the area, which borders the A6 motorway and the Mannheim-Frankfurt railway line on its eastern side.

The area received official landscape protection status in 1975. Between 1979 and 1985, a section of the forest served as a training ground for the US Army.

The forest serves as a recreation hub where city dwellers regularly pursue walking, cycling, and nature watching. This everyday use by local residents shapes how the place functions and demonstrates its role in urban life.

The forest can be accessed through multiple entry points, and visitors can move freely through the area. Access is generally straightforward, though the location near major roads means it is not entirely remote from traffic.

The forest is home to bison, wild boars, deer, hares, and pheasants that inhabit this area near the city. These animal populations allow visitors to observe wildlife in a genuine habitat without traveling far from urban areas.

Location: Mannheim

Inception: 1975

GPS coordinates: 49.54700,8.50744

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40