Durchbruchstal der Warnow und Mildenitz, Nature reserve near Sternberg, Germany
The Durchbruchstal is a protected nature reserve where the Mildenitz River flows into the Warnow River through steep slopes covered with mixed forests. The valley spans about 80 hectares and displays a distinctive geological structure.
The valley was formed during the last Ice Age when massive glacier movements shaped the landscape, leaving behind distinctive moraine deposits and numerous boulders. This ice age legacy gives the region its distinctive form today.
Remnants of a Slavic hillfort stand on these grounds and tell the story of settlement in the region many centuries ago. Information panels explain how significant this historical site is to the local past.
The area has well-marked hiking trails starting from a parking area near Groß Görnow, where information boards explain regional features. The routes work well for leisurely walks through forest and along the river landscape.
The area contains one of the largest gorges in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a roughly three-kilometer river section that has barely been altered by water engineering projects. This natural river form is rare in the region today.
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