뵈르거‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

The Theikenmeer is an important nature reserve in northern Germany. It has received international recognition for its biodiversity and its outstanding restoration efforts. The NABU Foundation is permanently preserving over 61.5 hectares of this area for nature conservation.

A nice opportunity to take a short rest on one of the many benches by the lake and enjoy the silence

Nice nature reserve with school forest next door

Aschendorf Moor Trail Hikers can experience a piece of authentic Papenburg on this trail. The Aschendorf Moor Trail is a 1.8-kilometer circular route that leads through the "Aschendorfer Obermoor / Wildes Moor" nature reserve. Various information panels provide information about the flora and fauna of this unique habitat, parts of which have been preserved here and are being regenerated in rewetting areas. The panels also point out the areas of still-living raised bog, which continues to grow upwards year after year: a few mineral salts from the air and rainwater are sufficient for the continuous peat formation. The hike along the Moor Trail is particularly attractive from June to September, when heather and campanula bloom pink – a magnificent sight, especially from the viewing platform. The Aschendorf Moor Trail can be explored independently year-round, and guided tours for groups are available upon reservation.

The tour was very varied despite its manageable length. I can recommend it at any time of year. The last time I was there (October 2024) the hiking trails were in top condition. The grass was mown and most of the wet spots were easy to pass. I have to give a big compliment to the hard-working spirits.

The Theikenmeer is a bird sanctuary and is a little hidden

A small idyll

A short side path leads to the bird watching hut. A few steps take you to the observation hut with seating and information boards about the birds to be observed. You have a wide view over the Theikenmeer.