Grenztalmoor, Nature reserve near Tribsees, Germany
The Grenztalmoor is a nature reserve between Tribsees and Bad Sülze with a total area of 427 hectares. At its center lies a raised bog surrounded by lowland moor areas, creating a diverse wetland landscape.
The area was a frontier zone between Mecklenburg and the Principality of Rügen during the Middle Ages. In the 14th century this boundary shifted when Pomerania became the neighboring territory.
The site shows traces of traditional peat extraction through the Bürgergraben, an 18th century canal once used to transport peat to Bad Sülze. Visitors can observe in the rewetted areas how the landscape gradually recovers and renews itself after decades of use.
The reserve is accessible with barrier-free access and free parking available, and dogs are welcome. The area is well-suited for families with children who want to explore the wetlands.
The rewetted peat extraction areas host rare species like the forest ant and cotton grass. These zones demonstrate how wetlands can come back to life after human use.
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