Großes und Weißes Moor, Protected bog area in Rotenburg an der Wümme, Germany
Großes und Weißes Moor is a protected nature reserve near Rotenburg that spans several hundred hectares of bog landscape with ponds, forests, and wetland areas. The site is crossed by color-marked trails that lead visitors through varied terrain with pine stands, open water, and densely vegetated sections.
The core area was placed under protection in 1953 because bog landscapes represent rare habitats that needed to be preserved. Later expansions in 1975 and again in 2009 added more land to the reserve and increased its total protected area.
The reserve serves as a learning space where visitors experience rare wetland ecosystems and see how communities value nature protection. Information signs along the trails show which plants and animals live here and why these areas matter for the environment.
The hiking routes vary in length and difficulty, so every visitor can find a path that suits their abilities. A barefoot trail lets you feel different bog surfaces underfoot, while an observation tower offers views across the central areas.
Visitors can explore a special section barefoot, making the bog experience more immediate than walking on marked paths alone. This sensory experience helps people understand the unique qualities of bog surfaces more directly.
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