マルク・ゲーレンの天然記念物・トップ8

Fritz Reuter Memorial, Release from Fortress Imprisonment

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. The dunes are located on the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Elbe River Landscape Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which, with its near-natural floodplain landscape, offers great opportunities for nature experiences and relaxation.

Beautiful dune directly on the Elbe

The dunes are already visible from the car park. There is an information board there

Is a moving dune They are formed by wind-blown sand in areas with sandy soil and little vegetation. The wind carries the sand and deposits it in other places, which can form dune shapes.

Shady seating, two wastepaper baskets available

Shady seating, wastepaper baskets available.

The shifting dune near Klein Schmölen offers a beautiful view over the Mecklenburg Elbe valley, towards Brandenburg, and across the Elbe to Lower Saxony. You can also observe many birds and insects here. I was able to photograph a swallowtail butterfly, for example. A very beautiful area for walking and photography.