Down the street from Sembach, this protected scrub land is a nice place to take the dogs and/or kiddos. Follow the sandy pathways through the brush and enjoy the view of scots pines and beautiful flowers. There is an interesting playground next to the parking lot so bring the kids.
The A63 autobahn cuts right through the area but a handy-dandy bridge lets you access the west side of the park. Wave to the drivers as they speed on by!
Tips for your visit
There is plenty of parking at the trail head on the west side of Landstrasse L-401. There is sometimes a porta-potty next to the parking area, but other than that, there are no facilities other than the pavilion to the west of the A63.
Scots pines thrive in the sandy soil here
Those look like bullet holes in the bottom sign!
Mysterious narrow gauge railroad tracks
Follow the sandy trails
Get the truckers to honk!
Pavilion-at-the-Mehlinger-Heide
Playground at the Mehlinger Heide
If you encounter a creature like this, do not touch!