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Clubfoot oak

Clubfoot oak
"Natural wonder" in the Appelhäger Forest near Teterow The clubfoot oak can be found in the Teterower Heidberge nature reserve. It got its name from the strong growth at the base of its trunk, which is 2.5 m in diameter. NSG Teterower Heidberge covers an area of around 200 hectares with deciduous forest, kettle bogs and grassland, 237 recorded species of fungi, over 70 breeding bird species, and several endangered species such as dyer's broom, dove's scabious and cracking strawberry thrive on the heat-exposed sites.

The clubfoot oak in Appelhäger Forst near Teterow

The clubfoot oak is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is located in the Teterower Heidberge nature reserve, nestled in the Appelhäger Forst forest near the town of Teterow. The oak owes its unusual name to a conspicuous growth at the base of the trunk, which reaches an impressive 2.5 meters in diameter - a rare and fascinating natural phenomenon.

Teterower Heidberge nature reserve - biodiversity on 200 hectares

The Teterower Heidberge nature reserve covers around 200 hectares and offers an extraordinary variety of habitats: deciduous forests, kettle bogs and species-rich grassland characterize the area. A total of 237 species of fungi and over 70 breeding bird species have been scientifically documented here. The heat-exposed sites are particularly valuable, where endangered plant species such as the dyer's broom, the dove's scabious and the cracked strawberry grow.

Excursion destination between Rostock and the Mecklenburg Lake District

The Klumpfusseiche and the surrounding nature reserve are perfect for a day trip from Rostock or Güstrow. Anyone exploring the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will find Teterow and its surroundings a natural counterpart to the well-known coastal destinations such as Fischland-Darß-Zingst or the island of Rügen - quieter, untouched and botanically particularly attractive.