バルジェの天然記念物・トップ16

The "new" King's Fir is a silver fir, officially designated as the successor to the original King's Fir in 2006. It is about 80 years younger than its predecessor. The original King's Fir, a symbol of the municipality of Wingst and even part of its coat of arms, was planted in 1777 and fell victim to a storm in 1949. ​The new King's Fir is located about 600 meters south of the site of the original tree. With a height of around 38 meters and a trunk circumference of 3.9 meters, it is an impressive sight.

At approximately 74 meters above sea level, the Silberberg is the highest natural elevation in the Wingst region and the entire Elbe-Weser triangle. At the summit, you'll find a memorial plaque commemorating the legend of the giant family "Wingis," a historic Gauss stone, a bench, a summit cross, and a summit book. The area around the Silberberg is part of the Wingst Forest, which includes nature reserves such as the Balksee lake, the Quellental valley, and moors. Many signposted circular trails lead around the Silberberg.

The outer dike of St. Margarethen is located near the Elbe and is now an important bird sanctuary. Originally, this area was part of a dike system that protected the hinterland from flooding. Over time, the harbor creek became increasingly silted up and port operations were discontinued. Today, the outer dike provides an important habitat for numerous bird species and is a popular destination for nature observation and cycling tours. The outer dike and the surrounding area are ideal for hikes and bike rides along the Elbe, with wonderful views of the passing ships. Historically, the area was also the site of a pilot station, but this was not rebuilt after a fire in 1902.

The tides at the mouth of the Elbe are very impressive.

The Wadden Sea is a unique ecosystem that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. A habitat worth protecting, at whose gates lies the North Sea resort of Otterndorf. But it is not only beautiful to look at and observe. If you want to delve deeper into the Wadden Sea, the best thing to do is to go on a short, fascinating journey with experienced mudflat guides and hike a section of the mudflats.

The Wadden Sea is worth a visit.

Imposing tree, but I probably wouldn't have noticed it without the plaque. Nice to see how history is maintained here.

You can't see far from the highest point in the district of Cuxhaven. But it's still worth a visit. There are a few benches for resting at the summit.