It is a nature reserve located on the edge of Lower Saxony, specifically in the southwest of Oldenburg, on the border with the Emerland region, north of the coastal channel. It is a large natural area that extends over a large area of about 105 hectares, consisting of dense forests, water swamps and dirt paths, in addition to some pastures and green fields. It has been converted into a reserve and placed under the responsibility of the Nature Conservancy in Oldenburg since July 28, 1990.