Bornhorster Huntewiesen, nature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany
Bornhorster Huntewiesen is a large protected nature area near Oldenburg with wetlands, shallow waters, and open fields covering about 350 hectares. The flat terrain is crisscrossed by a network of about 63 kilometers of ditches and channels that manage water levels and keep the land wet.
The area was placed under protection in 1991 to preserve plants and animals from development. The landscape was shaped over many generations through traditional meadow management and is now part of a larger network of protected natural spaces along the Hunte.
The name Bornhorster Huntewiesen refers to its location along the Hunte river and its historical use as meadowland. Visitors experience an open landscape shaped by generations of farmers who managed the fields and raised livestock.
The area is accessible on foot or by bicycle with simple walking trails along the fields and ditches. The flat open landscape offers good views across the terrain, and visitors should keep a respectful distance from wildlife and stay on marked paths.
A modern water control structure helps regulate water levels to benefit ground-nesting birds, showing how humans actively support nature. The sight of thousands of geese and ducks during migration seasons in autumn and spring is an unforgettable experience for many visitors.
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