Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The protected area on the southeastern tip of Rügen includes both land and sea zones with beaches, towering coastal cliffs, and bays. Inland you find beech forests, meadows, and shallow lagoons that support many kinds of life.
The reserve was established in 1990 as part of East Germany's national park program. The area preserves remains from ancient times, including burial grounds and mounds from the Stone and Bronze Ages.
Old village churches and seaside villa architecture shape the landscape across these areas. They show how communities have settled and built homes here over many generations.
A network of walking paths connects the different landscapes, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. The island of Vilm requires guided tours and advance booking to visit.
Underwater seagrass meadows in the area serve as spawning grounds for Baltic herring. At the same time, it functions as a vital stopover point for migratory birds gathering here during their journeys.
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