Voßberge, Nature reserve in Sottrum, Germany

Voßberge is a nature reserve near Sottrum comprising sand dunes, meadows, and wooded sections in Lower Saxony. The landscape shows a mix of different terrain types that support varied plant and animal communities.

The area was placed under protection on 14 April 1935, when the fine sands of the former wandering dunes were still slightly in motion. Pines and beach grass were planted in some sections to slow the sand. After traditional sheep grazing ended following the Second World War, trees colonised the dunes. On 1 August 2020 the reserve was merged into the new "Wümmeniederung mit Rodau, Wiedau und Trochelbach" nature reserve.

The name Voßberge refers to the dune ridge itself, which forestry and farming split into two sections with pasture and woodland between them. Until the Second World War shepherds kept the sand open by grazing sheep; when that stopped, pines and trees took over the former dune surface.

The terrain can become muddy after rain, so sturdy footwear is advisable for a comfortable visit. The location is easily reached by car or bicycle and offers several informal entry points for exploring.

The dunes are split in two by forestry and farming, with pasture and woodland lying between the halves. To slow the drifting sand, pines and beach grass were planted in some sections before sheep grazing ended after the Second World War.