The pond was created artificially in 1717. Since 1967 Teich and Ried is a nature reserve. The threatening siltation of the pond is unfortunately not to be overlooked.
Siebleber pond Historical documents show that the Siebleber Ried with today's pond area between Seebergen and Siebleben is the remainder of an Ice Age lake. This is probably where the names of Seeberg and Seebergen are to be sought. In order to create fertile farmland, the area was drained via the Rot-Bach, which flows into the Apfelstädt in Wandersleben. At the beginning of the 18th century, the construction of the Siebleber pond began. It was to become a ducal fish pond, one of many. After initially good catches, the pond froze completely in the cold years 1754/55 and 1779/80, which resulted in a complete loss of fish. The fishing industry was resumed and operated until 1842 and again from 1917 to 1923. The largest recorded fishing harvest dates back to 1738: over 300 kg of pike, approx. 2.5 tons of carp, 25 kg of perch and 650 kg of white fish were caught. After that, the harvest decreased steadily, due to freezing through in extreme winters, drying out in extreme summer, extensive pond work, leaking drainage (bad stagnation), lack of food and constant reduction in the water surface. The pond and the reed have been owned by Siebleben since 1831 (purchase price 16,000 Reichstaler). The pond was also used to produce wicker for the basket makers from Schönau vor dem Walde. In 1842 the pond was drained and planted with cabbage to contain the reeds, but without success. Since then, pheasants and ducks have been released on the pond, but stopped again due to inefficient hunting results. The pond has been a nature reserve since 1967. Seating and a log cabin invite you to linger today to observe the beauty of nature with flora and fauna and to find peace. Some nature lovers are still fighting "hands and feet" against the impending siltation. Source: Wikipedia / Sights on and on the Seeberg near Gotha