Westricher Moorniederung

The Westricher Moorniederung is a conservation area spanning eleven municipalities across the Palatinate region, characterized by wet meadows, reed zones, and water-associated forests. Multiple streams and lakes throughout the site create diverse habitats for plants and wildlife.

In the early 1800s, this region was a difficult-to-reach moorland that underwent drainage and peat cutting to clear land for farming and timber production. Today it has recovered as a protected natural space where those past changes are being reversed.

This conservation area draws birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who come to observe migratory species passing through the wetlands with the seasons. The reed-lined waters and open marshes are valued by visitors seeking peaceful experiences in natural settings.

The area is accessible through marked hiking and cycling trails, with longer routes extending approximately 26 kilometers across the wetlands. Waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended, as the ground becomes saturated after rain.

This site preserves one of the few remaining intact moorland systems in the region, offering refuge for bird species that have become scarce elsewhere. Its meadow landscapes support specialized plants that thrive only in wet, nutrient-poor soils.

Location: Waldmohr

Location: Schönenberg-Kübelberg

Location: Bruchmühlbach-Miesau

Location: Hütschenhausen

Location: Hauptstuhl

Location: Ramstein-Miesenbach

Location: Landstuhl

Location: Kindsbach

Location: Weilerbach

Location: Kaiserslautern

Location: Rodenbach

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 49.41963,7.52052

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:24