Ahlen-Falkenberger Moor, Halemer/Dahlemer See

The Ahlen-Falkenberger Moor is a nature reserve in Lower Saxony that combines peat bogs, lakes, and woodland across several municipalities. The landscape supports rare plants and animals adapted to wet conditions, with water and vegetation forming the main features you see when walking through.

The area was once an open moorland with peat and heather in the late 1800s. It later became a protected zone to preserve these delicate habitats and the species that depend on them.

Local communities participate in educational programs about wetland preservation, while scientists conduct research on climate change effects in the reserve.

The reserve is accessible on foot via marked trails designed to protect the sensitive environment as you walk. Spring and summer offer the best conditions to see wildlife and plants in active growth and movement.

An ongoing restoration project works to bring degraded peatland back to life and establish the area as a climate protection zone. This effort shows how wetlands can store carbon and help offset climate changes happening around the world.

Location: Ihlienworth

Location: Wanna

Location: Geestland

Location: Steinau, Lower Saxony

Inception: 2011

GPS coordinates: 53.68330,8.79167

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00