
Wormser Ried
A Natural Haven in Worms' Heart
Did you know?
Despite its small size of just 35.3 hectares, the Wormser Ried boasts an impressive variety of habitats, including former sewage ponds and wet meadows, protected since 1968.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1968
- Website
- naturschutz.rlp.de
Guided Story
Can you hear that gentle rustling? It's the reeds swaying in the breeze here at Wormser Ried. Look to your left and you might spot a graceful grey heron hunting for its meal. Did you know this place used to look completely different? What you see now were once settling ponds, now reclaimed by nature. The floodplain forests behind you tell tales of floods and the unstoppable force of water. As you wander on, keep your eyes peeled for the colorful dragonflies darting like tiny jewels over the wetlands. Enjoy this peaceful haven amidst the vibrant city of Worms.






