Mönchgut: Südperd on the Digitize Platform

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Summary

Südperd, a unique cape on southeastern Rügen, is part of the Mönchgut Nature Reserve. It features the Lotsenberg, rising over 35m, crowned by the Lotsenturm. Protection preserves coastal geomorphology, maritime habitats, and adapted flora and fauna of the Baltic Sea.

Description

Südperd is a significant cape on southeastern Rügen, integrated into the Mönchgut Nature Reserve and the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve. This prominent landform features the Lotsenberg, rising over 35 meters above sea level, topped by the 34-meter-high Lotsenturm, a notable landmark. The area presents a dramatic coastal setting, bordered by the Baltic Sea to its east and south. Südperd offers unique views over the entrance to the Greifswalder Bodden. The diverse coastline extends northwards along a long east beach and southwestwards to the Endhaken. Protection primarily preserves the exceptional coastal geomorphology, including dynamic cliffs and unique beach formations. It also safeguards maritime habitats and the specific flora and fauna adapted to these exposed conditions, ensuring the natural integrity of this valuable Baltic Sea ecosystem.

General information

Location	Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Area	26.72ha
Year of foundation	1990
IUCN Category	IV
DtP ID	825d8d7a-03d5-4bcb-919f-7cc3a03ab498

Responsible organizations

Name and division	Biosphärenreservat Südost-Rügen
Website	https://www.biosphaerenreservat-suedostruegen.de
Address	Show address Hide address Circus 1 18581 Putbus Germany

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