Nature Conservation
The Schwentine Oxbow Lake (Altarm der Schwentine) is a part of the Schwentine that has been designated as nature reserve since 1984. It received this conservation status because the waterbody has remained close to its natural state due to its steep river banks and is a habitat for a range of rare plants and animals. It covers an area of 19 hectares (47 acres). In addition to the section of river it includes an ox bow lake, a tributary, hedgerows, wooded river banks and slopes, rich in herbs, and small ponds.
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