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Seckbacher Ried

A Natural Haven in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt am Main: First Steps10 pts

Frankfurt am Main: Explorer25 pts

Frankfurt am Main: Insider50 pts

The Seckbacher Ried is a seven-hectare nature reserve located in Frankfurt's Seckbach district. Once a meander of the Main River, it now features a softwood floodplain forest. Protected since 1937, it has been designated as an FFH area since 2008. Expert-led tours are offered by the Seckbach conservation group within BUND.

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The area was once an open pasture landscape.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1972

Guided Story

You're standing in a unique part of Frankfurt: the Seckbacher Ried. This seven-hectare nature reserve is a remnant of an old river arm of the Main. As you look around, you can see a softwood floodplain forest, which has been protected since 1937. Interestingly, this area used to be an open pasture landscape. For deeper insight into the flora and fauna here, consider joining expert-led tours offered by the Seckbach conservation group. They provide fascinating details about the nature and history of this reserve.