Schnakenpohl, Protected area in Rahden, Germany
Schnakenpohl is a nature reserve in the municipality of Rahden that formed from wind erosion in flat terrain. The pond sits surrounded by heath and boggy areas that create a distinctive habitat.
The area received protected status in 1936 and was the first such designation in the Westphalia region. It has been monitored and studied continuously since then.
The reserve functions as a natural educational site where visitors learn about the region's native plants, including the marsh St. John's wort.
The reserve is accessible via regional roads L557 and L770 and offers paths for nature and plant observation. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the boggy ground can be muddy.
The nutrient-poor water of this reserve supports rare plant communities that are scarcely found elsewhere in Germany. These special conditions make it especially valuable for botanical research.
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