Süderlügumer Binnendünen

Süderlügumer Binnendünen is a protected natural area with rolling sand dunes and heather vegetation spread across roughly 40 hectares. The terrain features distinctive sand formations where adapted plants thrive on the sandy ground.

The dunes formed in the period after the last Ice Age through wind-blown sand, gradually shaping the landscape over thousands of years. Today they stand as an example of how these natural sand formations developed in northern Germany.

The reserve serves as a place where visitors can learn about the region's natural processes and observe rare species in their original surroundings. The dunes provide a habitat for plants and animals that depend on sandy soils and open landscapes.

You can reach the area by parking at Norderstrasse or Zur Heide street, where walking trails lead into the dunes. The paths are accessible to visitors and connect different parts of the landscape.

The area is home to the red tubular spider, a species normally found in Southern Europe, making this northern German location an unexpected habitat for it. This surprising presence shows how certain species can thrive in particular habitats far from their typical range.

Location: Süderlügum

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: 54.87220,8.92917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25