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Surrounding Protected Areas and Regional Park Geography Near FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau

Explore the geographic distribution of protected areas located in the vicinity of FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau. This regional overview highlights the proximity of neighboring natural sites, mapping their relative locations within the glacial terrain of Schleswig-Holstein to provide context for the local biotope network.

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A Natura 2000 river valley in Schleswig-Holstein protecting lowland streams, wet meadows, and fragments of old forest.

FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau

The FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau is a small Natura 2000 protected landscape in the German federal state of Schleswig-Holstein, covering around 246 hectares along a roughly 15.5 kilometer stretch of lowland watercourses in the Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde. The site follows the Mühlenau and its continuation, the Wehrau, from the outflow of the Wardersee in the south to the mouth of the Wehrau into the Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) near Osterrönfeld in the north, along with a side branch, the Reidsbek. Although narrow and often only as wide as the river corridor itself, the site protects a sequence of characteristic habitats typical of the young moraine landscape between the Westensee area and the Holsteinische Vorgeest. These include nutrient-rich standing waters, slow-flowing lowland streams with submerged vegetation, fragments of species-rich mat-grass grassland, wet tall herb fringes, transition mires, and small patches of alder-ash floodplain forest, beech forest, and old acid oak forest. The protected area is part of the broader biotope network of Schleswig-Holstein and lies largely within the Naturpark Westensee. It was first proposed as a Site of Community Importance in September 2004, confirmed at EU level in November 2007, and nationally designated as a special area of conservation in January 2010, with a management plan adopted in December 2017.

Location
Germany
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
2004
Area
2.5 km²
Highest point
24 m
FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau Geography
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Nearby parks around FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau

This regional map shows the same 20 nearby parks ranked below around FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau. 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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Ranked Nearby Parks and Protected Areas Surrounding FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau

Examine the ranked collection of protected areas situated geographically near FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau to evaluate surrounding regional park geography. Analyzing these adjacent locations provides structured comparison signals for broader habitat patterns without implying shared ecological profiles or travel routes.
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 13 km away#1 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
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Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 13 km away#2 closest

Southeast

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
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Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 14 km away#3 closest

North

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 15 km away#4 closest

West

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
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Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 19 km away#5 closest

North

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
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 22 km away#6 closest

Northwest

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 24 km away#7 closest

East

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
Protected areaGermany
About 27 km away#8 closest

West

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
Nature reserveBrandenburg
About 31 km away#9 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
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 33 km away#10 closest

Northwest

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
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 37 km away#11 closest

North

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
Protected areaSchleswig-Holstein
About 37 km away#12 closest

Northwest

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
Wildlife reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 40 km away#13 closest

North

Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei: Protected Brackish Coastal Landscapes and Fjord Geography

Wildlife reserve mapping within the Schleswig-Holstein region

Vogelschutzgebiet Schlei acts as a critical wildlife reserve along the Baltic coastline, characterized by a 40-kilometer fjord system. The protected area encompasses varied terrain including shallow sand flats, freshwater fens, and dense beech woodlands. Analyze the geographical extent of this Natura 2000 corridor and explore how its salt marshes and reedbeds serve as central features within the Schleswig-Holstein coastal landscape.

Area
86.86 km²
Established
1997
IUCN
IV
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 43 km away#14 closest

Southeast

Tarbeker Moor Nature Reserve and Glacial Peatland Basin Geography

A restored wetland landscape in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Tarbeker Moor functions as a crucial nature reserve that showcases the successful rewetting of a former industrial peatland. Located in a shallow glacial meltwater channel north of Bad Segeberg, the park offers a distinct study in landscape recovery, featuring a dense mosaic of open water, floating vegetation, and diverse amphibian habitats.

Area
1.31 km²
Established
2004
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 46 km away#15 closest

Southwest

FFH-Gebiet Windberger Niederung: Exploring the Coastal Mire and Peatland Geography

Protected Natura 2000 landscape in Dithmarschen, Germany

This nature reserve encompasses a flat, post-glacial mosaic of transitional bogs and calcareous fens near the North Sea coast. Its geography is defined by low-lying terrain that spans from sea level to five meters above, showcasing the remnants of historical coastal lagoons and drained mires that now serve as a cornerstone for biotope conservation in the Schleswig-Holstein region.

Area
3.63 km²
Established
2004
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 46 km away#16 closest

Northwest

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
Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 47 km away#17 closest

West

Weiße Moor Nature Reserve: Coastal Marshland Geography in Schleswig-Holstein

A rare surviving raised bog and wetland restoration site

Weiße Moor stands as a critical protected area in northern Germany, preserving the last coastal marsh raised bog in the Dithmarschen district. Its 69-hectare footprint provides a study in lowland bog restoration, showcasing a transition from a central peat dome through wet heath to scrub, all set against the backdrop of an intensively managed agricultural coastal plain.

Area
0.69 km²
Established
1979
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Nature reserveSchleswig-Holstein
About 51 km away#18 closest

North

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 51 km away#19 closest

North

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
Protected landscapeSchleswig-Holstein
About 51 km away#20 closest

East

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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Explore the Protected Geography of FFH-Gebiet Wehrau und Mühlenau

Deepen your understanding of this significant Natura 2000 site through detailed mapping and landscape analysis. MoriAtlas provides a clear perspective on the stream networks, forest patches, and wetland habitats that comprise this essential Schleswig-Holstein protected area.