Glücksburger Heide, Protected area in Jessen, Germany
The Glücksburger Heide extends over 6,850 hectares of sandy forest terrain between Gentha, Seyda, and several districts of Jessen in Saxony-Anhalt.
From 1936 to 1990, the area served first as a German Luftwaffe bombing range and later as a Soviet military training ground, leading to substantial modifications of the landscape.
The Heide Museum in Arnsdorf, opened in May 2000, presents exhibits about the local flora, fauna, and regional history of this protected natural area.
Two main entrances at the western and eastern boundaries provide access to the nature reserve, which features a network of cycling and hiking trails.
The protected area harbors 127 bird species, including 98 breeding species, with the Nightjar and Eurasian Skylark finding refuge in this restricted military heritage site.
Location: Jessen (Elster)
Inception: 2011
GPS coordinates: 51.88060,12.98340
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:16
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