Glowe climate forest on Rügen - nature by the Baltic Sea

The first climate forest on Rügen near the village of Glowe was created back in 2008. A mixed forest of common pine and English oak has been created here on an area of 1.6 hectares. How to find the Glowe climate forest on the island of Rügen The reforestation area is located on the island of Rügen near the village of Glowe. You can reach it via the state road L30, coming from Bergen in the direction of Breege, turn left at the end of Glowe. The area is about 800 m away on the right-hand side between two existing forest areas. Forest shares for our climate forests Since 2007, more than 100 hectares of new forests adapted to climate change have been planted at 19 different locations in all parts of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The reforestation of these additional areas was financed by "forest shares" from holidaymakers, residents and companies. During planting campaigns for our climate forests, guests can talk to forestry experts and learn exciting details about the forest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. - More information about the forest share -

Climate Forest Glowe - the first climate forest on Rügen on the Baltic Sea

The Glowe climate forest on the island of Rügen is one of the special nature projects along the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Created back in 2008, the mixed forest of Scots pine and English oak covers an area of 1.6 hectares. It was created as part of a state-wide initiative that has created a total of over 100 hectares of climate-adapted forest at 19 different locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2007.

Forest shares for climate protection in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The reforestation of the climate forests in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was and is financed by so-called forest shares - purchased by vacationers, residents and companies. Anyone who wants to can actively participate in planting campaigns and talk directly to forestry experts. In this way, the Glowe climate forest combines nature conservation with a lively experience for visitors to the island of Rügen.

How to get to the Glowe climate forest on Rügen

The reforestation area is located near the village of Glowe in the north of Rügen and can be reached via the L30 state road. Coming from Bergen, drive in the direction of Breege and turn left at the end of Glowe - after about 800 meters, the area is on the right between two existing forest areas. Glowe is also well connected to regional trains from Stralsund and Rostock via Bergen auf Rügen railroad station.