Top 6 Lakes around Südermarsch

There is a rest area at the Schwesing village pond. The area around the pond is currently being redeveloped, creating a gem that invites you to take a break.

The Beltringharder Koog is the largest nature reserve on the mainland of Schleswig-Holstein and covers around 3,350 hectares. It is located near the Nordstrand Bay and was dammed in 1987 as part of a coastal protection project. Originally designed as a retention area for floods, the Koog has developed into an important habitat for many bird species and is now a true paradise for nature lovers and ornithologists. The diverse landscape of the Beltringharder Koog includes saltwater lagoons, wet meadows and wilderness areas. These different biotopes provide an ideal habitat for numerous plant and animal species. Countless waders and water birds can be observed here, especially during the migration periods in spring and autumn. There are numerous ways for visitors to explore the Beltringharder Koog. Well-developed walking and hiking trails lead through the area and provide impressive views of nature. There are also bird watching huts that offer an undisturbed view of the wildlife. The West Coast Integrated Station also offers informative exhibitions and guided tours that provide deeper insights into nature conservation and the ecology of the region. The Beltringharder Koog is an outstanding example of successful coastal and nature conservation in Germany. It not only offers valuable protection from storm surges, but also an important refuge for endangered animal and plant species. For nature lovers and bird watchers, the Koog is a worthwhile destination that offers unique nature experiences.

beautiful view of the Wadden Sea

The wide view is indescribably beautiful!

Island feeling on the mainland.

"Beltringharder Koog" "The area serves the permanent preservation and undisturbed development of a former Wadden Sea area with large salt and freshwater habitats, tide-influenced floodplains, swamps and other wetlands as well as a characteristic flora and fauna tied to these habitats, in particular the protection of the wading and water birds that rest and breed here." https://www.amt-nordsee-treene.de/Wirtschaft-Tourismus/Tourismus/Zweckverband-Beltringharder-Koog/

If you are lucky you can watch the whole herd of sheep being herded together to be washed. Washing once a year prevents the spread of ectoparasites.

The history of Wester-Spätinge dates back to the 16th century. For protection the current outer dike was built in 1579 to protect against storm surges and land reclamation. The dike builders needed large quantities of clay for this. This loamy soil was taken from the area of the Wester sparrows. This laborious manual work was called "spading". The word gave the area its name. Inland dyke created flat ponds, which today are both natural and cultural monuments. While the surrounding lands were being cleared, the 27-hectare Wester-Spätinge was largely left to its own devices. Only after the storm surge of 1962 were bigger ones needed due to a dyke breach lots of cling. The three meter deep excavator hole in the north of the area is now the deepest pond in the nature reserve. https://schleswig-holstein.nabu.de/imperia/md/content/schleswigholstein/schutzgebieten/nabu_flyer_nsg_westersp__tinge_6-seiter_100x210_2020-11-10.pdf