ウィーレンの天然記念物・トップ16

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Here it squeaks, quacks, squeaks and chatters! Many birds in all shapes and sizes

Birdwatching hut De Pluus offers a beautiful view over the unique raised bog landscape of the Engbertsdijksvenen. From here you can spot numerous bird species, such as the crane and the bluethroat, while looking out over vast fens and open heathlands. The peaceful surroundings and rich wildlife make this an ideal place for nature lovers and a perfect starting point for a walk through this protected Natura 2000 area.

Here you will still find the rare landscape type raised bog: It consists mainly of peat moss and other aquatic plants, which accumulate organic material without fully decomposing. This results in a thick, soft layer of peat, which can reach several meters. Raised bog is ecologically valuable, because it supports a unique biodiversity and fulfills important functions, such as carbon storage and water regulation. In addition, it plays a role in drainage and the preservation of clean water sources.

Actually a reconstruction of the dolmen, which had completely disappeared. In 1957, the remains of the disappeared dolmen 02 were excavated near Mander under the direction of C.C.W.J. Hijszeler, the then director of the Rijksmuseum Twente. During excavations in 1958, the 'Mander Man' was found in one of the burial mounds of Mander, in the form of a corpse silhouette. This means that almost all bone remains had disappeared and only a 'shadow' of the body was visible. The 'Mander Man' lived about 4000 years ago, in the Bronze Age. This man was missing his feet. It is believed that the feet of a dead person were cut off to prevent him from rising again and taking the living with him to the realm of the dead.

Not really special and on Sundays you only hear shouting people from the klootshooting association

The Itter has its source in this wetland.

Everyone, whether hikers or bikers, is better off staying on the official paths, as this is a nature reserve. Violations can be punished with an administrative offense of up to 50,000 euros according to §64 No.:4 NNatSchG. Other parts of the route lead over small paths through private forests without the consent of the forest owners. According to the NWaldLG, an administrative offense for cyclists and horse riders is also due here, the section of the route is still in the landscape protection area and off the official paths it can get really expensive, say up to 25,000 euros the NNatSchG. Paths that can be driven on with normal cars all year round or official cycle paths such as the landscape experience route are official paths, this does not apply to the Itterbecker Heide area mentioned above, here it is best to use the country experience route on the edge of the nature reserve, otherwise it will be expensive. Unfortunately, the operator does not permanently remove the route on this platform.