Ahlder Pool

Ahlder Pool is a nature reserve on sandy lowland that features shallow water and bog areas characteristic of this region. The wetland spans multiple hectares and supports specialized plant communities adapted to nutrient-poor conditions.

Protection measures began in 1963 to safeguard plant species threatened by habitat loss in lowland moors. This action reflected growing awareness of the need to preserve specialized ecosystems found across northern Germany.

The site's name reflects its role as a water body within heathland, and today it serves as a destination for those wanting to observe rare plants in their natural setting. Visitors can experience the quiet beauty of moorland while walking the protected paths.

Access to the site is limited to marked walking paths that let visitors explore without disturbing the sensitive plant life. Staying on these routes is essential to protect the reserve during your visit.

The reserve protects one of Germany's last surviving populations of water lobelia, a plant species in serious decline across the country. This rare species thrives only under the specific conditions of nutrient-poor bog water found here.

Location: Emsland

Website: https://nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/naturschutz/schutzgebiete/die_einzelnen_naturschutzgebiete/naturschutzgebiet-ahlder-pool-schwatte-venn-45623.html

GPS coordinates: 52.34270,7.26853

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13