Theikenmeer-Runde – Hümmling-Pfade

The Theikenmeer is one of the oldest nature nature reserves in Germany. A hike on the eponymous Theikenmeer circuit leads through a varied landscape. Various information points explain the flora and fauna, which can be seen from the visible from the viewing platforms and a tower. A geological highlight is the erratic boulder from Sweden, which was transported by glaciers and found its place here.

A short "detour" or excursion leads directly to the centerpiece and namesake of the area. The water surface of the Theikenmeer was formed from the formed from the remnants of a slough that formed after the last glacial period. cold period. Greylag geese and tufted ducks make their home here. In the winter, they are by their feathered guests from the north, such as white-fronted geese and whooper swans, and can be viewed from the birdwatching hut. Adjacent to the Theikenmeer to the north-east are the rewetted moors. moor areas. With a bit of luck, nature enthusiasts can observe the cranes and many other bird species that make their home here. have their home here.