Teufelsmoor bei Horst

Summary

Teufelsmoor bei Horst preserves a unique raised bog complex with the Großer and Kleiner Teufelssee. It offers ideal conditions for renaturation and the re-establishment of peat-forming plants like the Round-leaved Sundew, serving as a vital habitat.

Description

The Teufelsmoor bei Horst nature reserve protects a significant raised bog complex situated on the watershed between the Warnow and Recknitz rivers. This unique natural landscape includes the Großer Teufelssee and Kleiner Teufelssee, along with an extensive peat-cutting area in its western part. The primary purpose of its protection is to secure and develop this valuable ecosystem. It offers excellent conditions for the re-establishment of peat-forming plants, enabling comprehensive renaturation into a near-natural raised bog complex. The area is an important habitat for specialized bog flora, including the Round-leaved Sundew, and significantly contributes to the preservation of biodiversity. It conserves a valuable and dynamic bog landscape that is actively regenerating.