Nassau Nature Park
The Nassau Nature Park (German: Naturpark Nassau) is a nature park in the southwestern Westerwald and the northwestern Taunus area of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, located within the historical state of Nassau and including the town Nassau. It comprises 561.71 km². The nature park was officially established in 1963.[1] The area is noted for its scenic landscape and medieval castles, and is a popular tourist destination.
The Rhine Gorge UNESCO world heritage site is part of the Nassau Nature Park.
References[]
- ^ Landesverordnung über den Naturpark Nassau Archived 2014-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, 30 October 1979, naturschutz.rlp.de
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Categories:
- Nature parks in Rhineland-Palatinate
- Protected areas established in 1963
- 1963 establishments in West Germany