If you are in the area by bike, you should definitely take a detour through the Schnakenmoor. The Schnaakenmoor was formed during the last ice age, around 10,000 years ago. It developed from an elongated sand dune that covered an area from Elmshorn to Glückstadt. Today, the Schnaakenmoor consists mainly of moors that form a base of around 1 meter of moss.
Plant researchers and other biologists find a variety of rare plant and animal species in the Schnaakenmoor. This means that you can find a variety of different landscapes in this small area. Examples are inland dunes, raised bogs, buckwheat and meadows. Animal species include the great crested newt, moor frog, large marsh grasshopper and adder.
In 2006, the area of the Schnaakenmoor was expanded by around 100 hectares. Since then, several measures have been taken to preserve the Schnaakenmoor, for example parts of pine forests have been removed to meet the needs of the Schnaakenmoor. In addition to research, the Schnaakenmoor also serves as a local recreation area, as does the entire Klövensteen.