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Natural Monuments

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ludwigslust-Parchim

Klein Schmölen Inland Dune

Natural Monuments

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ludwigslust-Parchim

Klein Schmölen Inland Dune

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Klein Schmölen Inland Dune

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Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Location: Dömitz, Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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Nationale Naturlandschaften

April 23, 2025

Hiking

The Elbe Valley Dunes near Klein Schmölen are a unique natural phenomenon in the heart of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, about 100 kilometers from the sea. They were formed around 12,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age and today form the largest inland shifting dune in Europe – up to 42 meters high and about two kilometers long. On the nutrient-poor, dry sandy areas, you will find rare plants and animals, including endangered insect species and the sand sedge.

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September 27, 2017

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Around 12,000 years ago, storms blew the valley sands brought by glacial meltwater into high dunes or created flat drifting sand fields, some of which are now reforested or covered …

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August 10, 2021

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A beautiful dune located directly on the Elbe with a wide view over the Elbe valley.

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Schmölener Brack – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

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#3.

Klein Schmölen Inland Dune – View of Schmölener Düne loop from Dömitz

11.9km

03:02

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Dömitz, Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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