Entering is only allowed on paths and tracks.
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Summary
Glacially formed island with moraines, sandy soils, beach ridges, and small cliffs. A protected area providing important habitats for waterbirds and specialized species.
Description
Kaninchenwerder is a glacially formed island in Lake Schwerin, shaped by terminal moraines, sandy deposits, beach ridges, and small cliffs. Its varied soils and occasional peat formation create diverse habitats. As part of a protected area and European bird sanctuary, it provides important habitats for waterbirds and other specialized species.
General information
| Location | Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt |
| Area | 87.49ha |
| Year of foundation | 1935 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 1e3f71fd-0f10-4e69-b640-f21562759353 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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| Website | https://www.lung.mv-regierung.de/ |
| Address |
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Goldberger Straße 12b
18273 Güstrow Germany |
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Rules
Entry behavior
Water activities
Non-motorized watercraft are only allowed on public waters.
Wasserfahrzeuge sind nur erlaubt auf Wasserstraßen
Motorized watercraft are only allowed on public waters.
Wasserfahrzeuge sind nur erlaubt auf Wasserstraßen
Water sports with swimming aids are forbidden in designated areas.
im Schilfgürtel ausgenommen der Anlegestellen
Diving is forbidden at designated locations.
im Schilfgürtel ausgenommen der Anlegestellen
Stay activities
Camping is forbidden.
Camping and bivouacking is forbidden.
General behavior
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Fishing is forbidden at designated locations.
im Schilfgürtel ausgenommen der Anlegestellen
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.