Grundloses Moor

Grundloses Moor is a protected nature reserve covering about 295 hectares with two natural moorland lakes surrounded by pine and birch forests near Walsrode. The landscape is dominated by peat moss and typical bog vegetation that changes appearance throughout the seasons.

This moorland was formed during the Saalian glaciation period thousands of years ago when glaciers shaped the landscape. Two parallel end moraines created a depression that gradually filled with water, eventually developing into the bogland we see today.

This moorland shows visitors what a northern German raised bog ecosystem looks like and how it functions as a natural habitat. Local schools and nature groups use the area to learn about peat moss environments and their importance to the landscape.

Visitors can access the moorland through marked hiking trails starting from parking areas in Ebbingen and north of Fulde village. The paths are open year-round, but sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground can be muddy and slippery.

One of the two lakes, Grundloser See, appears notably dark and remains very cold year-round due to the reflection of surrounding bog vegetation and peat materials at the bottom. This distinctive appearance makes it stand out from typical moorland water features.