Fischteiche in der Lewitz

The protected area encompasses 1,767 hectares of water bodies and includes 32 carp ponds spread across the municipalities of Neustadt-Glewe, Tramm, and Spornitz.

The establishment of fish farming in 1897 led to the creation of an 832-hectare network of ponds by 1958, following earlier deforestation for iron smelting.

The Lewitz fish ponds serve as breeding and resting grounds for numerous bird species, including ospreys, kingfishers, geese, and white-tailed eagles.

Visitors can observe the diverse bird life from the observation tower at Dütschower Bridge, while access to the ponds remains restricted for nature protection.

The fish ponds form the core of the 16,400-hectare European Bird Protection Area Lewitz, connected by both the Müritz-Elde and Stör waterways.

Location: Tramm

Location: Lewitzrand

Location: Neustadt-Glewe

Location: Spornitz

Inception: 1967

GPS coordinates: 53.44120,11.61590

Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:18