Leyhörn

The Leyhörn reserve spans 646 hectares containing water surfaces, mudflats, extensive reeds, tall herbaceous vegetation, and grassland areas near the Ley Bay.

Established on December 3, 1994, the protected area emerged from coastal protection measures initiated during the 1980s after the complete diking of Ley Bay.

The reserve integrates environmental protection with scientific research, supporting international studies on bird migration patterns and coastal ecosystem dynamics.

Visitors can observe birds from a wheelchair-accessible observation hut and join guided tours from the Nature Conservation Union information wagon.

The area maintains water levels between -1 and 2 meters above sea level, creating specific conditions for international bird species including barnacle geese and spoonbills.

Location: Krummhörn

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 53.51560,7.05863

Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:45