Meißendorfer Teiche/ Bannetzer Moor

The Meißendorfer Teiche and Bannetzer Moor form a large protected area with lakes, moors, and wetlands in the Lüneburg Heath landscape. The terrain includes open water bodies, forested shorelines, and extensive peatland areas that create diverse habitats.

The area formed during the ice age when wind forces accumulated sand dunes that blocked water flow northward and created extensive wetlands. This landscape has persisted over thousands of years and continues to shape the region's character.

The 1948 nature film 'Lied der Wildbahn' by filmmaker Heinz Sielmann marked the first cinematic documentation of this protected environment.

A circular walking path leads through the area and allows visitors to explore different sections, while observation towers offer views over the lakes and moors. The visitor center at Gut Sunder provides information and guidance for your visit.

The 1948 documentary film 'Lied der Wildbahn' by filmmaker Heinz Sielmann first captured this landscape on screen as an early example of nature cinema. The film remains a notable record of how the area appeared in the post-war period.

Location: Winsen an der Aller

Inception: 1984

GPS coordinates: 52.71111,9.81667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59