Conventer See

The Conventer See spans 216 hectares with an average depth of 1 meter and connects to the Baltic Sea through a coastal protection system.

The area received its protected status in October 1939, following centuries of agricultural use dating back to the establishment of Doberan Monastery in 1186.

The lake serves as a central element in northern German environmental research, providing scientists with data about coastal lake ecosystems and bird populations.

Visitors can observe the protected area from the Jemnitz barrier, though direct access to the protected zones remains restricted for conservation purposes.

The lake supports 260 different bird species, including northern white-fronted geese and bean geese that use the waters as a migration stopover point.

Location: Börgerende-Rethwisch

Inception: 1939

GPS coordinates: 54.14190,11.88570

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15