다넨베르크‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

A beautiful single trail through tall reeds and nettles

The landscape there is very beautiful.

Here you can take a relaxed stroll

Here you can take a relaxed stroll

KM long cycle paths very nice.

The sand of the dune was formed 10,000 years ago, but it is not as if this dune has been there for that long. It is also not that big. Like all dunes in the Griesen area, the sand only became a problem for people in the Middle Ages, as they had exploited and cut down the previously existing forest. The sand spread unhindered and shifting dunes formed. The problem was solved after reforestation. This dune is supposed to still shift, but I don't think that is the case, as it is enclosed and partially covered by pine trees. Wind can hardly get through here anymore. That may have been different some time ago.

Occasionally, side paths lead to the groynes (the short, rectangular dams in the Elbe). From there, there are great views along the river and also of the ferry at work.

The inflow is regulated by the pumping station here in Hitzacker, so that when the Elbe floods the water does not flow back into the Jeetzel and cause flooding there.