Schwarztonnensand

The protected area encompasses an inland island spanning 3500 meters in length and 400 meters in width along the Lower Elbe River.

Until 1968, this location remained a mudflat visible only during low tide before sand deposits from Elbe waterway deepening created the current landform.

The island functions as a research center where scientists study coastal habitats, environmental changes, and migration patterns of diverse bird populations.

Access to Schwarztonnensand requires special permission, with monitoring conducted by a bird warden from March through October each year.

The area contains over 300 flowering plant species, including the endemic Deschampsia wibeliana, found exclusively in the Elbe region.

Location: Drochtersen

Inception: August 16, 1985

GPS coordinates: 53.71028,9.46278

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:08