Holmmoor
Holmmoor is a nature reserve near Hasloh covering about 110 hectares with flat boggy land, water areas, and small mounds. The terrain is fed by rainwater and features wet, nutrient-poor soil where specialized plants and animals thrive.
Holmmoor was heavily altered by peat extraction before receiving official protection status in 1994. Restoration efforts began in 1978 and include water management and clearing work to return the area to its natural state.
Holmmoor is a protected area where nature takes priority over human use and development. Visitors can observe how the land is managed carefully to preserve the plants and animals that depend on its wet and nutrient-poor conditions.
Visitors should wear waterproof shoes as the ground can be wet and uneven, especially after rain. Marked paths and information boards are available, and parking is located near the autobahn rest station.
Holmmoor is home to rare plants like bog heather and moorberry, along with specialized insects and amphibians such as the moor frog that are rarely found elsewhere. Wooden water barriers built by conservationists regulate water levels and help these special species survive.
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