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Huvenhoopsmoor

Niedersachsen  >  Germany

Moor area with a still intact raised bog remnant of 1.5 square kilometre. During migration large groups of jeřáb popelavý make a stop in the area.

Added* by Herbert Roehm
Most recent update 2 května 2025

Description

Part of the Huvenhoopsmoor raised bog has been completely spared from drainage and peat extraction to this day. As early as the 1960s, the intact remains were separated from the surrounding areas by a watertight sheet pile wall to prevent them from drying out in the course of drainage in the surrounding area. The 1.5 square kilometre intact remainder is largely open terrain with very few trees. The raised bog area may not be entered, but is clearly visible from an observation stand at the end of a trail.

jeřáb popelavý is breeding in the Huvenhoopsmoor. In addition, you can find ostříž lesní, ťuhýk obecný, kukačka obecná, čejka chocholatá, bekasina otavní, potápka malá, moták pochop, luňák červený, bramborníček černohlavý, strnad obecný, strnad rákosní, geese and many species of ducks. There are also over 20 species of dragonflies.

During jeřáb popelavý migration in spring and autumn many jeřáb popelavý rest for a few days in the Huvenhoopsmoor. During this time, the bog is populated by several thousand jeřáb popelavý that feed on harvested fields in the area.

Details

Access

The Huvenhoopsmoor is located 8 km east of the town of Gnarrenburg. The easiest way to reach Huvenhoopsmoor is to follow signs to 'Naturschutzgebiet Huvenhoopsmoor' from Gnarrenburg. Parking is available near the trail (1) to the outlook platform. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. A bit further north is another parking near the educational trail Moorerlebnispfad (2) and the lake Huvenhoopssee (3). Public transport: the closest train station is in Gnarrenburg.

Terrain and Habitat

Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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