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Leimen

Sand Lizard Habitat Conservation Area

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Sand Lizard Habitat Conservation Area

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  • Location: Leimen, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    August 10, 2025

    Hiking

    A new habitat for sand lizards was created in 2012. The relocation of the old habitat to the site of the current Leimen wastewater treatment plant was apparently successful; there is evidence of an increase in the lizard population, which is strictly protected in Europe, following the relocation.
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    April 23, 2026

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    In Leimen (Baden-Württemberg), the protection of the sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) plays a central role, primarily in the context of the former quarry and urban construction projects. As the species is strictly protected under the Habitats Directive (Annex IV), special retreat areas often have to be created or preserved for it.
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    St. Mauritius Church (Leimen) – Palais Seligmann (Town Hall) loop from Leimen

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Leimen, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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