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Regional Protected Areas and Natural Landscapes Surrounding Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei

This geographic overview illustrates the regional distribution of protected lands in the vicinity of Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei. By tracing coastal corridors and inland habitats across Schleswig-Holstein, the mapped data highlights how various wildlife reserves and natural sites share the broader Baltic coastal geography. Explore the spatial arrangement and comparative landscape context of these protected areas relative to the Schlei fjord.

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A long Baltic Sea bird sanctuary stretching 40 kilometers along Schleswig-Holstein's most distinctive fjord.

Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei

Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei is a large European bird protection area on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. Established in 1997, it follows the Schlei fjord for roughly 40 kilometers from the Schleimünde inlet and the village of Maasholm inland to the city of Schleswig, making it one of the longest protected coastal corridors in the region. The sanctuary protects a rare and unusually rich mosaic of brackish and saltwater habitats along one of the eastern Baltic's most distinctive fjords. Reedbeds, salt marshes, freshwater marshes, sandy beaches, beach ridges, steep coastal cliffs, nutrient-poor grasslands, brook valleys, hedgerows known locally as Knicks, and beech woodlands all interlock along the shoreline, while shallow Baltic flats known as the Schleisand lie just offshore. Designated under the European Birds Directive and integrated into the Natura 2000 network, the Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei is recognized as internationally important for breeding, resting, moulting, and wintering waterbirds. Its combination of marine, coastal, and freshwater habitats supports species ranging from avocets and terns to white-tailed eagles and kingfishers, giving the area a profile that is considered unique within Schleswig-Holstein.

Location
Germany
Park type
Wildlife reserve
Established
1997
Area
86.9 km²
Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei Wildlife Reserve
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Nearby parks around Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei

This regional map shows the same 20 nearby parks ranked below around Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei. Select a ranked marker to highlight that park’s boundary where boundary data is available.
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20 nearby parks

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Geographically Ranked Protected Areas and Parks Near Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei

Examine a distance-ranked collection of nearby protected areas surrounding Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei using measured geographic separation and regional context. Compare recorded environmental characteristics across surrounding landscapes to understand broader conservation patterns in northern Germany.
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Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 21 km away#1 closest

Northwest

FFH-Gebiet Wälder an der Bondenau: Nature Reserve Geography and Mapped Forest Landscapes

Protected lowland forest blocks in the Angeln peninsula of Germany

Investigate the protected deciduous woodlands of FFH-Gebiet Wälder an der Bondenau through detailed geographic context. This Natura 2000 site contains historic beech and oak-hornbeam forest stands within a glacial tunnel valley, providing significant habitat conservation and insight into the environmental heritage of Schleswig-Holstein.

Area
1.26 km²
Established
2004
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 23 km away#2 closest

West

FFH-Gebiet Wellspanger-Loiter-Oxbek-System und angrenzende Wälder Protected Landscapes

Schleswig-Holstein nature reserve map and geography

This protected area bundles a wide range of priority habitat types, including calcareous springs, inland dunes, and old-growth beech forests. Spanning the Angeln peninsula, the site protects a hydrological backbone of stream systems and rare wet meadows that remain critical for regional biodiversity in Northern Germany.

Area
14.34 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveBrandenburg
About 25 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Tiergarten Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Habitat Mapping in Brandenburg, Germany

Ancient oak woodland, riparian wetlands, and historic forest trails.

Spanning 158 hectares, the Tiergarten nature reserve serves as an ecologically rich sanctuary of oak-hornbeam forests and wet meadows. This area, formerly a royal hunting ground, offers a dense mosaic of riparian zones along the Staabe river, protecting essential habitats within the broader Brandenburg landscape.

Area
1.58 km²
Established
1995
IUCN
IV
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Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 26 km away#4 closest

Southwest

FFH-Gebiet Wälder der Hüttener Berge: Protected Area and Glacial Moraine Atlas

Ancient beech woodland mosaics in Schleswig-Holstein.

FFH-Gebiet Wälder der Hüttener Berge comprises eleven distinct state forest parcels stretching across northern Germany. This atlas entry details the site's rich habitat structure, including rare Atlantic beech forests, transition mires, and glacial soils, providing essential geographic context for this vital Natura 2000 protected territory.

Area
4.16 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 27 km away#5 closest

South

FFH-Gebiet Wittensee und Flächen angrenzender Niederungen Protected Area Geography

Glacial lake and lowland landscape context in Schleswig-Holstein.

Explore the physical geography of the FFH-Gebiet Wittensee und Flächen angrenzender Niederungen, encompassing the Wittensee glacial basin and its neighboring wetland corridors. This record provides a detailed look at the site's habitat mosaic, including calcareous fens and riparian woodlands situated along the Habyer Au and Schirnauer Au streams.

Area
12.2 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 29 km away#6 closest

West

FFH-Gebiet Wald-, Moor- und Heidelandschaft der Fröruper Berge und Umgebung Landscape Profile

Glacial moraine ridges and wetland mosaic in Schleswig-Holstein.

Analyze the protected boundaries and natural terrain of this German nature reserve. The site hosts a rare combination of beech woodland, transition mires, and sandy inland dunes that represent the complex ecological transition within the Obere Treenelandschaft region.

Area
9.4 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 35 km away#7 closest

Southwest

FFH-Gebiet Übergangsmoor im Kropper Forst: Protected Landscape and Mire Geography

A study of transitional mire habitats in Schleswig-Holstein.

This protected area centers on a treeless mire depression embedded within the coniferous Gehege Kropp forest. Covering 18 hectares of glacial terrain, the site illustrates the delicate balance of mire hydrology and the long-term ecological impact of regional landscape management in northern Germany.

Area
0.18 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 39 km away#8 closest

West

Wälder im Süderhackstedtfeld: Protected Nature Reserve and Geest Landscape Atlas

Examining forest habitats in northern Schleswig-Holstein

Trace the boundaries of Wälder im Süderhackstedtfeld, a notable nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein. This site contains priority atlantic beech and oak forest types within a classic glacial ridge topography, showcasing long-term woodland continuity and structured forest restoration within a compact geographic footprint.

Area
0.76 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 40 km away#9 closest

West

Wälder der Ostenfelder Geest: Geographic Mapping of Protected Forests in Northern Germany

A twelve-parcel woodland mosaic in the Schleswig-Holstein Geest.

Wälder der Ostenfelder Geest serves as a prime example of lowland conservation. This protected area connects diverse forest types across a glacial landscape, providing a stable habitat for beech and oak woodland communities while preserving the historic character of the Bredstedt-Husumer terrain.

Area
7.33 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
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Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 40 km away#10 closest

South

FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau Nature Reserve and River Corridor Geography

Protected riparian habitat in Schleswig-Holstein

Spanning over 246 hectares, this nature reserve protects a vital sequence of lowland streams, including the Mühlenau and Wehrau rivers. The area serves as an important refuge for rare mollusk species and aquatic wildlife, while preserving the integrity of a glacial tunnel valley geotope. This structured map view highlights the connectivity of wetlands, forests, and stream habitats that define the local landscape.

Area
2.46 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 42 km away#11 closest

Southwest

Wald östlich Hohn Nature Reserve: Ancient Broadleaf Forest Geography and Mapped Boundaries

Protected glacial moraine woodland in Schleswig-Holstein

Spanning roughly twelve hectares near Hohn, this nature reserve safeguards centuries-old broadleaf forest communities including beech and oak-hornbeam stands. The site is a significant protected area within the Schleswig-Holstein Geest, illustrating how ancient wooded islands persist amid intensive modern agricultural landscapes through formal Natura 2000 conservation status.

Area
0.118 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 43 km away#12 closest

South

Wald nordwestlich Boksee Nature Reserve: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Mapping

Ancient deciduous woodland within the Schleswig-Holstein moraine region

Wald nordwestlich Boksee stands as a protected nature reserve representative of Central European beech and oak ecosystems. Situated in the Plön district of Schleswig-Holstein, the site offers a detailed look at glacial moraine landscapes, historic boundary embankments, and the ecological management of ancient woodland habitats. This overview provides mapping context and structural insights into the forest's role within the local biodiversity corridor.

Area
0.25 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 45 km away#13 closest

Southwest

FFH-Gebiet Wälder bei Bergenhusen: Geographic Profile of Northern German Protected Woodlands

Protected forest habitat and historical geest landscapes in Schleswig-Holstein

Covering roughly 145 hectares within the Eider-Treene-Sorge lowland, this nature reserve protects a rare sequence of deciduous forest types and nutrient-rich aquatic habitats. The site is characterized by its distinct northern and southern parcels, which reveal the interplay between post-glacial geomorphology and long-standing human land use patterns preserved through centuries of forestry.

Area
1.45 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Protected landscapeAls
About 47 km away#14 closest

North

Naturpark Nordals: Protected Landscape and Glacial Geography on the Island of Als, Denmark

Coastal landscapes, tunnel valleys, and restored fjord basins

Naturpark Nordals offers a deep look into the glacial history of the island of Als. This protected landscape is defined by extensive meltwater channels that now house a series of significant lakes, including Mjels Sø and Bundsø. The area provides a structured view of Danish coastal and lacustrine geography where former fjord inlets have been re-established to create a rich, interconnected wetland environment within a working agricultural setting.

Area
19.28 km²
Established
2020
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 47 km away#15 closest

South

FFH-Gebiet Wennebeker Moor und Langwedel Nature Reserve: Geographic and Landscape Atlas

Protected mire and heathland complex in Schleswig-Holstein

The FFH-Gebiet Wennebeker Moor und Langwedel nature reserve encompasses a complex mosaic of wet and dry heath, quaking bogs, and Nardus grasslands. This site is distinguished by its unique integration of conservation obligations with active military land use, creating a rare habitat environment within a gently rolling morainal landscape.

Area
2.3 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 52 km away#16 closest

South

Wälder der nördlichen Itzehoer Geest: Protected Area and Forest Landscape Atlas

Natura 2000 ancient woodland in Schleswig-Holstein

Explore the geography of Wälder der nördlichen Itzehoer Geest, featuring four historical forest tracts across glacial moraines. This protected area highlights Atlantic acid beech forests and floodplain habitats, preserving centuries-old woodland continuity within the broader Schleswig-Holstein landscape.

Area
7.11 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Protected areaGermany
About 57 km away#17 closest

Southwest

FFH-Gebiet Wald westlich Wrohm: Protected Forest and Geographic Mapping

Examining historic woodland remnants in the Dithmarschen district.

FFH-Gebiet Wald westlich Wrohm represents an intact matrix of native broadleaf forest within an open agricultural mosaic. This site preserves rare habitat types on a historic geest ridge, acting as a protected island for forest ecology in Northern Germany. Explore the mapped boundaries, floodplain brooks, and characteristic hedgerow landscape that define this important conservation area.

Area
0.26 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 58 km away#18 closest

West

FFH-Gebiet Wälder an der Lecker Au: Protected Forest Landscapes and Geest Geography

A mapped Natura 2000 deciduous woodland corridor in North Friesland

FFH-Gebiet Wälder an der Lecker Au comprises three specialized sub-areas of ancient deciduous woodland in Schleswig-Holstein. This protected landscape documents centuries of forest continuity, hosting diverse habitats including beech, oak, and alluvial forests that anchor the regional biotope network within the flat Lecker Geest terrain.

Area
0.5 km²
Established
2004
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
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National parkSchleswig-Holstein
About 59 km away#19 closest

West

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park: Germany's Largest Protected Tidal Landscape

Explore the mapped geography of this vital North Sea national park.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a monumental protected area, recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary tidal wetland ecosystem. This page offers detailed insights into its geographic scope, from the North Frisian Islands to the Elbe estuary, highlighting the dynamic interplay of mudflats, salt marshes, and coastal terrain. Discover the park's critical role as a migratory bird flyway and marine nursery, providing rich data for geographic and atlas exploration of this unique North Sea protected landscape.

Area
4,410 km²
Established
1985
IUCN
II
Visitors
1.7M annual
Protected landscapeSchleswig-Holstein
About 67 km away#20 closest

Southeast

Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz: Geographic Atlas of a Northern German Protected Landscape

Lake-dense glacial regions and forest habitats in Schleswig-Holstein.

Spanning 75,000 hectares across the districts of Ostholstein, Plön, and Segeberg, Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz offers a rich look at a classic post-glacial landscape. This structured overview details the park's intricate network of lakes, winding streams like the Schwentine, and restored peatlands that support essential waterbird habitats. Gain a deeper understanding of the park's topography, from the Bungsberg ridges to the expansive lowland depressions that define this region.

Area
753.28 km²
Established
1986
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Distance methodology

Geographic measurements, not driving distances

How nearby park distances are calculated

Distances use park boundaries whenever the available geometry allows it. When one or both boundaries are missing, the mapped park locations provide a clearly labelled estimate. Every value represents straight-line geographic separation and does not use roads or routing.

Boundary distance

Calculated between the nearest points of both park boundaries.

Location-to-boundary estimate

Estimated from one mapped park location to the nearest boundary of the other park.

Mapped-location estimate

Estimated between the mapped locations of both parks.

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Continue exploring the intricate coastal boundaries and brackish water habitats of Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei. MoriAtlas provides a comprehensive geographic overview of this significant Baltic sanctuary, helping you understand the terrain, habitat distribution, and regional context of this essential Schleswig-Holstein protected area.