Peitzer Teiche mit dem Teichgebiet Bärenbrück und Laßzinswiesen, Protected wetland area in Cottbus, Germany
The Peitzer Teiche is a protected wetland area comprising numerous ponds and lakes spread across a flat landscape with dense vegetation and marshy terrain. The reserve extends across multiple settlements and includes the Bärenbrück and Laßzinswiesen sections.
The ponds originated in the 16th century as a water defense system for a nearby fortress, creating the foundation for what became a major fish farming region. Over the following centuries, this agricultural use transformed the landscape into the wetland complex seen today.
Fish farming has shaped this area for centuries and remains visible in how the water is used and how locals relate to the landscape. The ponds and surrounding villages form a working community where agriculture and nature coexist as part of daily life.
Visitors can explore the area using marked paths and observation platforms distributed throughout the wetland. The flat terrain is easy to navigate, but waterproof footwear is recommended as moisture is common in many sections.
Unlike natural wetlands, these ponds were deliberately engineered and shaped to maximize both water retention and fish productivity over centuries. This deliberate design is still visible today in the geometric arrangement and interconnected network of water bodies.
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