Berger Rücken
The Berger Rücken (Bergen Ridge) is a geological formation that extends along the northeast edge of Frankfurt am Main. Parts of the Bergen Ridge belong to the Frankfurt Green Belt and its Natural Springs Hiking Trail.[1] The southern side of the Bergen Ridge, once covered with vineyards, is now home to one of Frankfurt's premier residential districts, Berger Hang.[2]
The Bergen Ridge originated during the last ice age, when the river Main formed today's ridge as a river bank. Remaining from this time are the Enkheim and Seckbach lakes and marshes.[3] Excavations on the Bergen Ridge have also uncovered ancient settlements, a Roman sanctuary, a Roman estate, Roman roads, a large Jupiter column, and fossils of a prehistoric hippopotamus-like animal.
The Lohrberg is home to the last existing vineyard in Frankfurt's city limits. The Lohrberger Hang Riesling grows on the 1.3-hectare vineyard, which is the smallest and easternmost area of the Rhine Valley wine-growing region.
References[edit]
- ^ "Frankfurt am Main: GrünGürtel Frankfurt". www.frankfurt.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ Günther, Bernd. "Bergen-Enkheim: Blütenpracht für das Auge und Äpfel für die Kelterei". FAZ.NET (in German). ISSN 0174-4909. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ Rundschau, Frankfurter. "Frankfurter Natur - Eine Serie: Mit Weitblick". Frankfurter Rundschau. Retrieved 2018-12-06.