The “Heimat Natur” campaign
At regular intervals, the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Center in Beuron and Donaubergland Tourismus GmbH regularly organize special action days, events, guided tours and guided hikes. You can visit selected places in the Upper Danube Nature Park learn interesting facts about the diversity and “value” of the landscape and nature in the Donaubergland and get into conversation with us.
Example: Info Marathon 2024
When? Thursday, May 30, 2024
Welcome to the home of nature
In spring, people are drawn to the outdoors. The Danube Valley in particular, with its fascinating valley panorama, is a popular destination. But as the number of visitors increases, so does the impact on nature. As part of the joint “Heimat Natur” campaign by Donaubergland Tourismus and the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Center, an information marathon will therefore be held on Corpus Christi, 30 May.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., staff from the nature conservation center will be out and about in the Danube Valley and the surrounding area. Visitors can talk to the staff and find out more about nature, the unique flora and fauna in the nature park, as well as the nature conservation regulations for activities in the countryside.
The flower meadows that are currently in full bloom are particularly dependent on our consideration. Even if the desire to have a picnic or sunbathe in the meadow is understandable, this causes problems. Flower meadows are valuable habitats that are disturbed by foot traffic. At the same time, flower meadows are also used to produce animal feed. However, it is impossible for a farmer to mow a trampled meadow.
Those who want to experience the meadow habitat up close have the opportunity to do so in Inzigkofen-Dietfurt. Together with the Hafersack farm, a “hay meadow labyrinth” has been created above the Danube bridge, where an information stand will be set up during the info marathon. A winding path leads along the most beautiful meadow flowers and offers all kinds of information about the habitat.
Another activity on offer is the ecomobile of the Tübingen Regional Council at the hiking parking lot near the miniature golf course in Hausen im Tal. Exciting information on the topic of meadows and an entertaining hands-on program will be offered here. The nature conservation center’s two info mobiles will also be out and about as part of the info marathon and will be stationed at the Fridingen hunting lodge and the Käppeler estate in Thiergarten. There will be another information stand at the parking lot near the Knopfmacherfelsen. There you will have the opportunity to creatively design earwig pots and find out more about a voluntary ecological year (FÖJ) at the Haus der Natur.
The Haus der Natur is open on Corpus Christi from 1 to 5 pm.
The Infomarathon will not take place if it rains continuously.
Information on this can be found at www.nazoberedonau.de.
Example: Info Marathon 2023
When? Sunday, May 29, 2023
Welcome to the home of nature
The sunny spring days lure us outside. The Danube Valley in particular, with its fascinating valley panorama, is a popular destination for excursions. But as the number of visitors increases, so does the impact on nature. As part of the joint “Heimat Natur” campaign by Donaubergland Tourismus and the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Center, an information marathon will therefore take place on Whit Monday, 29 May.
From 11 am to 4 pm, staff from the Nature Conservation Center will be out and about in the Danube Valley and the surrounding area. Visitors can talk to the staff and find out more about nature, the unique flora and fauna in the nature park, but also about the nature conservation regulations for outdoor activities, be it hiking and cycling in the woods and meadows or canoeing in the Danube valley.
The currently colourful flowering meadows are particularly dependent on consideration. Even if the desire to have a picnic or sunbathe in the meadow is understandable, this causes major problems. Flower meadows are valuable habitats that are disturbed by foot traffic. At the same time, flower meadows are also used to produce animal feed. However, it is impossible for a farmer to mow a trampled meadow.
If you want to experience the meadow habitat up close, Inzigkofen-Dietfurt offers the ideal opportunity. Together with the Hafersack farm, a “hay meadow labyrinth” has been created above the Danube bridge, where an information stand will also be set up during the info marathon. A winding path leads along the most beautiful meadow flowers and offers all kinds of information about the habitat.
You can also find out more about flower meadows on an excursion in the Danube valley. The starting point is at 11 am at the parking lot near the Fridingen ski hut. Registration is required at the Haus der Natur (07466/92800, info@nazoberedonau.de).
The Tübingen Regional Council’s ecomobile is also in action at the hiking parking lot near the mini golf course in Hausen im Tal. Exciting information on the topic of meadows and an entertaining hands-on program will be offered here. The two Infomobiles of the nature conservation center will also be on the road as part of the Infomarathon and will be stationed at the Jägerhaus Fridingen and the Käppeler estate in Thiergarten.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Infomarathon will not take place, current information on this can be found at
Previous campaign: Info marathon on cave and bat protection
When? Sunday, October 23, 2022
Caves are important retreats for bats in winter. To draw attention to this, the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Centre is organizing an information marathon on the subject of bat and cave protection on Sunday, 23 October from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the joint “Heimat Natur” campaign with Donaubergland GmbH.
Even if it may not seem like it at first glance, caves are valuable habitats. Especially in winter, bats find ideal opportunities to spend the cold season here. The problem arises when the animals are disturbed. This is when they wake up from hibernation and their metabolism starts up again. This process consumes a lot of energy. This can lead to bats not surviving the winter. For this reason, the Federal Nature Conservation Act prohibits access to caves from October 1 to the end of March.
The aim of the Infomarathon is to draw attention to this regulation and explain the background to it.
The nature conservation center will be in action with its Infomobile at the hiking parking lot near Wildenstein Castle. An information stand of the ArGe Höhle und Karst Albstadt e.V together with the Nature Conservation Center will be located in the monastery parking lot in Beuron. In addition, information teams will take up positions in front of various caves in the Danube valley and inform visitors about cave protection. There will also be information and a craft activity at the Haus der Natur in Beuron. The Infomarathon will not take place in the event of adverse weather conditions; current information on this can be found at www.nazoberedonau.de.
Previous campaign: Biodiversity information marathon
When? Sunday, June 12, 2022
As part of the HeimatNatur campaign, the nature conservation center in the Danube Valley held another “info marathon”. This time, the focus was on flower meadows and biodiversity.
The program
Throughout the day, from 11 a.m. to around 5 p.m., employees of the nature conservation center mainly in the Danube Valley and the surrounding area in areas where large numbers of visitors can be expected. They were able to talk to the staff and learn more about nature, the unique flora and fauna in the nature parkbut also about the nature conservation regulations for outdoor activities, be it hiking and cycling in the woods and meadows or canoeing in the Danube valley.
Previous campaigns:
“Info marathon on cave and bat protection” 2021
Infomarathon focuses on bat and cave protection
Bats require special consideration in winter. To protect them, it is forbidden to enter caves from October to the end of March. To draw attention to this, the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Center organized an “info marathon” on the topic of bat and cave protection on Sunday, 31 October 2021 as part of the joint “Heimat Natur” campaign with Donaubergland GmbH.
The beautiful fall weather attracted many visitors to the Danube Valley. The information teams were able to explain the background to the topic of bats and caves in around 150 conversations. It is important that caves are not entered in winter.
Fortunately, there was little to complain about on the day of action. Only on the final trip through the Danube valley did the ranger have to get involved again when a team with exploration equipment wanted to inspect a cave.
Including other facilities
In addition to the mobile info teams, the info mobile of the nature conservation center at the monastery parking lot in Beuron. In addition, the ecomobile of the Tübingen Regional Council at the Wildenstein Castle provided information and a hands-on program on the subject of bats.
“Rally Canoe – Nature” 2021
On Saturday, July 31, the Upper Danube Nature Conservation Center together with the Federal Canoe Association (BV Kanu) and the Baden-Württemberg Canoeing Association (KVBW) as part of our “Welcome to the Home of Nature” campaign, we organized an exciting and educational “rally” for canoeists on the Danube in the Upper Danube Valley.
The “Canoe – Nature Rally” not only provided entertaining paddling fun for families and other interested canoeists, but also helped canoeists to get to know nature as a leisure activity worthy of protection and not just as a backdrop.
Further information is available from the “House of Nature”
Attractive leisure activities in the Donaubergland for this summer:
In addition to hiking and cycling, there are many other activities, attractions and sights that you can find in the Donaubergland.
Our joint “Heimat Natur” campaign
Here you will find interesting facts, tips and suggestions for nature-friendly excursions in the Donaubergland region
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