Park · Maudach

Maudacher Bruch

The Maudacher Bruch is one of the largest contiguous local recreation areas in Ludwigshafen and lies in a former meander of the Rhine. Across the expansive grounds, woods, meadows, fields and small bodies of water alternate, forming a valuable habitat for many animal and plant species. A network of walking and cycling paths invites strolling, jogging and cycling, while a wildlife enclosure delights families with children in particular. As a green belt in the south-west of the city, the Bruch is an important piece of nature right on the doorstep.

History & significance

The Maudacher Bruch is one of the largest contiguous local recreation areas in Ludwigshafen and lies in a former meander of the Rhine. This origin as an old arm of the Rhine still shapes the damp, varied landscape in the south-west of the city today. As a green belt, the Bruch is an important piece of nature right on the doorstep of the people of Maudach.

Nature & wildlife

Across the expansive grounds, woods, meadows, fields and small bodies of water alternate, forming a valuable habitat for many animal and plant species. This diversity makes the area a refuge for birds and other species. A wildlife enclosure additionally brings native animals closer to visitors and especially delights families with children.

Tips for your visit

A dense network of walking and cycling paths invites strolling, jogging and cycling, so you can put together your routes to suit yourself. Sturdy footwear is advisable after rain, as the ground can become soft in the wetter areas. Anyone wanting to watch the wildlife is most successful out and about in the quiet morning and evening hours.

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