Sutschketal, Nature reserve in Bestensee, Germany
Sutschketal is a nature reserve situated between two lakes, featuring wet meadows, reed beds, alder forests, and marshland. This variety of habitats spreads across approximately 59 hectares.
The region formed during the Weichselian glaciation, when a glacial channel carved the landscape of boulder clay plains. This geological process created the terrain visible today.
The area served as shared forest where residents gathered firewood and dug clay until the mid-1900s. This traditional use shaped the landscape people see today.
The area is accessible via hiking trails equipped with wooden bridges crossing water channels, reachable from the local railway station. Multiple entry points around the reserve allow flexible route planning.
Scientists have recorded more than 400 wild plant species here, with 75 classified as endangered or severely at risk. This concentration of rare plants makes the location particularly valuable for botanical study.
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