Heuckenlock, Nature reserve in Wilhelmsburg, Germany.
The Heuckenlock nature reserve extends along three kilometers of the North bank of the Süderelbe, covering an area of 100 hectares.
The protection status for Heuckenlock was initially established in 1948 and expanded in 1977 to safeguard this exceptional habitat within Hamburg.
The name Heuckenlock originates from Low German, where 'Lock' means hole and 'Heucke' refers to a family from the former Elbe island Moorwerder.
Visitors need to check Elbe water levels before entering the area, as parts or the entire reserve flood during high tide periods.
The reserve contains one of Europe's last remaining freshwater tidal forests, with water levels influenced by North Sea tides approximately 100 times per year.
Location: Hamburg-Mitte
Inception: July 19, 1977
GPS coordinates: 53.47444,10.03861
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:09
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