A yew tree stands in the parish grounds in Jabel. In 2010, it was named the “Reuter Yew” in honor of Fritz Reuter. The tree connects a distinctive natural landmark with local history: after the village fire of 1868, Reuter campaigned for Jabel to be rebuilt. The village was rebuilt after about six years.
The Reuter Yew and Jabel’s History
The yew’s measurements also tell of its significance as a local tree. In 2006, its trunk circumference was measured at 4.75 meters at a height of 30 centimeters; it is one of the largest yews in the state. The measurement and the later naming mark different milestones: the circumference was recorded in 2006, and the name “Reuter Yew” was added in 2010 in honor of the writer. Along with the story of the village’s reconstruction, the tree offers a tangible connection for anyone interested in Jabel’s past.
Lakes and Natural Landscapes in the Municipality
Lake Jabel is about 4,000 meters long and 1,300 meters wide. There are two campsites as well as holiday and weekend-home settlements on the lake within the municipality of Jabel. Every year, vacationers travel to these destinations by boat or car; they offer opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and peace and quiet. The dimensions give an idea of the lake’s size without specifying a particular route or length of stay.
The western part of the municipality lies in Nossentiner-Schwinzer Heide Nature Park. In Jabel, extensive hikes through the nature park offer the chance to discover a variety of plants and animals. Another scenic landmark is the Damerower Werder: the peninsula is surrounded by Lake Kölpin and Lake Jabel and is connected to the mainland only by a narrow strip of land. The Werder is in Damerow, a district of the municipality of Jabel.
Damerower Werder Wisent Reserve
The 320-hectare Damerower Werder Wisent Reserve is located in Damerow. It is home to 30 to 35 wisents living in the wild, as well as roe deer, red deer, foxes, and wild boar. Visitors can observe the animals. The grounds include a tree-top adventure course, a tree net, balance trails, a canopy walkway, swings, slides, a zip line, and climbing frames.
A forest discovery trail complements these features with climbing opportunities, an anthill house, and an exhibition with touch-and-see panels. There is also a dendrophone made from branches of various tree species. If a particular facility is important for your visit, check its availability in advance, as individual facilities may change. Animal feeding demonstrations take place daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; check these times before your visit.
Plan Your Visit and Accommodation
Jabel has a marina where boat travelers can moor safely and take a break. If you plan to use it, check its current availability in advance. A passenger boat also docks in Damerow; for day-trip planning, it is advisable to check the current timetable, as these services may change seasonally.
When looking for a hotel in Jabel, it helps to take the locations of your planned destinations into account. The Reuter Yew and the marina are in Jabel; the wisent reserve and the passenger boat landing are in Damerow, a district of the municipality. This lets you choose based on the visits you actually plan to make, without treating the different places within the municipality as one and the same.
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