Schwattet Gatt

Schwattet Gatt encompasses 62 hectares of protected land containing three water bodies, with the largest one covered in water lilies and boardwalks through the moor.

The area received its initial protection status in 1959 and underwent an expansion to its current size through a second designation in 1992.

The reserve functions as a Category IV protected area under IUCN guidelines, prioritizing the management and conservation of species within its boundaries.

Visitors can access the reserve via North Rhine-Westphalia cycling network routes, though bicycles are prohibited on the boardwalk to protect reptiles and amphibians.

The reserve features a high moor remnant with wet heathlands, surrounded by century-old pine forest that provides habitats for black woodpeckers and honey buzzards.

Location: Vreden

Inception: 1959

GPS coordinates: 52.08300,6.86600

Latest update: March 27, 2025 23:04