Riemeisterfenn, Nature reserve in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany.
Riemeisterfenn is a nature reserve featuring moors and swampy lowlands that cover several hectares across the district. The terrain is dotted with standing water bodies and links to neighboring lakes and protected areas.
The area received protection in 1963 after groundwater levels had fallen due to intensive water extraction in early twentieth-century Berlin. This designation aimed to preserve the wetland habitats and their ecosystems.
The name reflects historical roles connected to water and forest management in the region. Visitors can sense this connection to the landscape's past through the wetland environment itself.
The reserve is accessible by multiple hiking trails and connects to nearby lakes and other protected areas. Visitors should be prepared for wet ground and wear sturdy footwear.
The reserve preserves one of Berlin's last moorlands with rare plant species such as marsh orchids. This vegetation is a remnant from earlier times and survives only in a few city locations today.
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