The Elbe Valley Dunes near Klein Schmölen are a unique natural phenomenon in the heart of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, about 100 kilometers from the sea. They were formed around 12,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age and today form the largest inland shifting dune in Europe – up to 42 meters high and about two kilometers long. On the nutrient-poor, dry sandy areas, you will find rare plants and animals, including endangered insect species and the sand sedge.

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Silke mit Yuna & Yomi

September 27, 2017

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Around 12,000 years ago, storms blew the valley sands brought by glacial meltwater into high dunes or created flat drifting sand fields, some of which are now reforested or covered …

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Wanderklaus

August 10, 2021

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A beautiful dune located directly on the Elbe with a wide view over the Elbe valley.

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1. Schmölener Brack – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Ausbau

5.45km

01:23

20m

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2. Schmölener Brack – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

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40m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Klein Schmölen Inland Dune – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

12.1km

03:05

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Dömitz, Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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1. Schmölener Brack – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Ausbau

2. Schmölener Brack – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

3. Klein Schmölen Inland Dune – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

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