Dauner Maare, Protected volcanic lakes in Vulkaneifel, Germany.
The Dauner Maare consists of three maar lakes: Gemündener Maar, Weinfelder Maar, and Schalkenmehrener Maar, covering 229 hectares of natural reserve.
The formation of these volcanic lakes dates back to different periods, with Gemündener Maar emerging 30,000 years ago and Schalkenmehrener Maar forming 10,500 years ago.
The Weinfelder Maar earned the name Totenmaar due to the presence of a medieval church and cemetery on its shore, reflecting local religious practices.
Visitors can access the area through major roads including Landesstraße L 64 to the north, L 46 to the west, and B 421 to the northeast.
The Schalkenmehrener Maar features a double crater structure with a western lake and an eastern dry maar containing a raised bog with specific plant communities.
Location: Daun
Location: Schalkenmehren
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: 50.17333,6.85583
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:29
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