Hirschbäder mire (IMAGE) Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg Caption The Hirschbäder mire, a bog complex of living raised bog with red peat moss, stagnant raised bog and interspersed open water areas, the so-called Schlenken. Credit Thomas Sperle Usage Restrictions Use with credit for covering the research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.