Sandheiden und Dünen bei Sandweier und Iffezheim

Imagine walking through a landscape shaped by the sea millions of years ago. Right here, where you're standing, water once carved out these dunes and sandy heaths. Look around, and you might still spot traces of this ancient maritime history. The plants you see are perfectly adapted to the sandy soil, and if you look closely, you might find rare species like the sand everlasting. Can you hear the rustle of leaves in the wind? That's nature's music playing on, just as it has for centuries. Keep an eye out for a shy deer or a quick rabbit; these are the quiet inhabitants of an area that's been largely unchanged since it was protected in 2011, preserving its natural charm.