Join Rhönklub Hünfeld for a "Grand Cancer Expedition" on July 27, 25, led by Ranger Joachim Walter.
The Rhön Biosphere Reserve, nestled in the heart of central Germany, is a haven for diverse flora and fauna, but its waters are not home to the edelcrab. The edelcrab, a marine crustacean native to the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, is the subject of a unique event coming up on July 27, 2025. The Rhoen Club Branch Association Hunfeld is hosting an "Edelcrab Tour" to provide insights into this fascinating creature.
The meeting point for the tour will be the Dicken Eiche, located between Nüst and Dammersbach. Joachim Walter, Ranger in the Biosphere Reserve Rhön, will be leading the tour, sharing his expertise on the edelcrab's features, habits, and living requirements.
Edelcrabs are easily recognizable with their rounded, flattened carapace, mottled brown or reddish colouration, and their ability to scuttle sideways quickly. They are opportunistic feeders, eating algae, detritus, and small invertebrates, and inhabit shallow marine waters, often found on rocky or sandy substrates.
While the edelcrab may not be found in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, the tour promises to answer questions about these elusive marine crabs. The event is open to guests, so whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
If you're interested in learning more about the edelcrab, or if you'd like information on freshwater crab species or aquatic life present in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, you can reach Joachim Walter at Phone 06652 73870. The Edelcrab Tour on July 27, 2025, is still taking place as planned, so mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting journey into the world of the edelcrab!
"Joachim Walter, the ranger, will use his knowledge of the edelcrab's features, medical-conditions, and health-and-wellness in the sea to lead the Edelcrab Tour on July 27, 2025, aimed at answering questions about this elusive marine crab, despite its absence in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. Science reveals that edelcrabs are opportunistic feeders that inhabit shallow marine waters, feeding on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates."
