Top 5 Natural Monuments around Krummendeich

At the northernmost point of the Natureum (Lower Elbe) there is an observation hut that offers a view of the mouth of the Oste into the Elde. In the hut there is a lot of information about various bird species, as well as a monitor that shows the image of an observation camera in the mouth of the Oste. This camera can be controlled using a joystick. Today there was a sea eagle, curlews, various herons, lapwings and other birds to see. A good pair of binoculars or a lens is recommended.

The outer dike of St. Margarethen is located near the Elbe and is now an important bird sanctuary. Originally, this area was part of a dike system that protected the hinterland from flooding. Over time, the harbor creek became increasingly silted up and port operations were discontinued. Today, the outer dike provides an important habitat for numerous bird species and is a popular destination for nature observation and cycling tours. The outer dike and the surrounding area are ideal for hikes and bike rides along the Elbe, with wonderful views of the passing ships. Historically, the area was also the site of a pilot station, but this was not rebuilt after a fire in 1902.

Peat extraction still in operation Nature Reserve "The Divorce" MARK: NSG LÜ 364 The divorce and the parallel path of the 4th row of canals are part of the nationally significant historical cultural landscape "Kehdinger Moorgurtel" as central moor dams. As part of the biotope network according to § 21 BNatSchG, the protected area serves in particular the biotope network of the Natura 2000 areas No. 20 "Oederquarter Moor" and No. 421 "Wasserkruger Moor and Willes Heide" and also the preservation, restoration and development of functional ecological interactions. Protection goals are v. a. the preservation and development of the area in its outstanding biotope network function in the Kehdinger moor belt, the preservation and promotion of the diversely structured vegetation stocks for the preservation and exchange of the moor-typical species and communities between the individual moor areas that are far apart, the preservation, care and development of the accompanying woody stands in their special landscape-structuring function and importance as a retreat for animal species as well as the preservation of the culturally and historically significant moor dams with their original surface shape.

Lake Brake is one of the lakes in Schleswig-Holstein and is located near Germany's deepest point of land near Kudensee on the Kiel Canal. The Brake is a flat lake in the marshland in the Wilstermarsch. This lake was created in 1721 during the New Years Flood, a severe storm surge. It had unbridled access over a wide area, but only four years earlier the heavy Christmas flood of 1717 had destroyed the dikes in many places and claimed thousands of deaths. As a result, the impoverished and, since starving, people were not able to do more than just makeshift repairs by hand. In addition, this flood was about 30 centimeters higher than the previous Christmas flood. Even if the storm wasn't as strong as that of 1717, it lasted a lot longer. It will have gone into land for some time before the water from the surroundings, which is below sea level, ran off again. We are talking about weeks and months here. This further tragedy was the origin of the Brake, the small shallow lake that remained when the water withdrew. Today the Brake belongs to a unique and diverse biotope with a footpath, information board and a small viewing platform. From here you can look over the tall bank plants to the Kiel Canal. Source: https://weites.land/brake-seen-in-schleswig-holstein/

The 13.24 km² community of Sankt Margarethen is located in the southern part of the Wilstermarsch, directly on the Elbe. Biking and hiking trails along the Elbe and into the surrounding marshland are used a lot by locals and guests. At social events, the national drink "St. Margarethen", invented in St. Margarethen, is popular. Margarethener Damenlikör ”. https://www.wilster.de/gemeinden/sankt-margarethen.html

The Allwörden outer dike and Brammersand is a former nature reserve near Freiburg in the Stade district. The area was designated as a nature reserve in November 1979.

You can experience a breathtaking nature experience there by bike.

Here the bike rolls almost by itself.