Mellenthiner Os

Nature Reserve

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Summary

Mellenthiner Os nature reserve protects a unique geological ridge (Os) and diverse habitats on Usedom, preserving valuable flora and fauna. It also encompasses the historic Schwedenschanze.

Description

Mellenthiner Os is a nature reserve within the Usedom Island Nature Park, established to protect a unique geological formation – a distinctive “Os” ridge. This remarkable landform, created during the last ice age, provides a variety of habitats that support diverse flora and fauna, including species adapted to its specific conditions. The reserve also holds cultural significance, featuring the remains of the Schwedenschanze, a former Slavic hilltop castle, which adds a historical dimension to the natural landscape. The protection aims include preserving the Os as a geotope, safeguarding characteristic ecological communities, and maintaining the cultural-historical heritage. Views into the protected areas are accessible from several nearby hiking trails.

General information

Location	Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Area	64.77ha
Year of foundation	1995
IUCN Category	IV
DtP ID	931e1866-26f9-4226-a65d-0815281caf69

Responsible organizations

Name and division	Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Website	https://www.lung.mv-regierung.de/
Address	Show address Hide address Goldberger Straße 12b 18273 Güstrow Germany