Wooldse Veen, Nature reserve with heath and peat bog in Winterswijk, Netherlands
The Wooldse Veen spans 65 hectares, featuring peat pools, wet forests, and heathland across a landscape marked by varied soil conditions.
The peat formation started approximately 5,000 years ago in depressions within the boulder clay, creating a natural border between the Netherlands and Germany.
The area contains traditional peat extraction sites from the early 20th century, with a network of remaining peat ditches and dikes marking historical activities.
Visitors can access the reserve through the Kuipersweg parking lot and must follow designated wooden pathways due to wet ground conditions.
The reserve supports rare plant species including sundew, small cranberry, and specific peat mosses thriving in the regenerating high peat ecosystem.
Location: Winterswijk
Inception: 2013
GPS coordinates: 51.90552,6.74526
Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:21
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