Best lake trails in Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Short inland dune circular route near Klein-Schmölen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania This route leads into the Klein Schmölen inland dune nature reserve. It starts at the car park in Ausbau, just below Klein Schmölen. The route follows sandy paths - sometimes over gravel - to the raised dune. The unique plants growing there, which have adapted to the dry conditions, are particularly worth seeing. For example, the purple-red flowering, rare sand silver locust grows here. Along the way,...

Idyllic circular route in the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A great and entertaining tour around the former Rüterberg clay pit. Clay was mined here by hand for over 80 years. The site was shut down in 1968 as part of the border security programme - since then, nature has been reclaiming the area. In recent years, a marvellous mixed forest has grown in the crater landscape and the clay pit has filled with water. The "Naturschutz Elbetal e.V."...

Varied road bike tour along the Elbe, Lower Saxony. Almost 100 kilometres long, this cycle tour follows the course of the Elbe between Lenzen and Lauenburg an der Elbe. There are overnight stops and refreshment stops along the way, so you can split the tour into several stages. Highlights of the route: - Rudower See - Views of the Elbe - Dömitz Fortress - Elbhang-Vierwald nature reserve - Lauenburg/Elbe

Wonderful cycle tour in the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A great cycle tour through the river landscape that combines beautiful and open nature with historic buildings. If travelling by public transport, it is possible to start at Pritzier railway station north of Lübtheen or to take the bus from there to Lübtheen. There are also refreshment stops here. For more flexibility and a shorter circular route, there is a shortcut between Lübtheen town...

Scenic and easy circular cycle route in the Sude lowlands, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern This is a beautiful cycle tour suitable for all fitness levels. The start is at the car park at Boitzenburg/Elbe railway station. The route first heads west along the ramparts to Boitzenburg harbour. It continues along the former German-German border area. The Sude river is crossed on a bridge and the route then goes between the Sude and Elbe with alternating beautiful views. An old border tower is a reminder...

Beautiful circular route in the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A beautiful circular route through the Lübtheen Heath with its typical, partly wooded and partly open heathland. What was once used as a military training area is now home to many different animals and plants such as sand beetles, fallow pipits and the silver wheel. The walk is particularly recommended in late summer when the heather is in bloom! The hike can be easily started from the...

Varied circular route in the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A great and varied circular route that leads through the history and nature of the river landscape on mostly tarmac paths. It goes through Mecklenburg's "mineral district", where mining was once carried out, past an inland dune and to the viewing tower on the Wanzeberg mountain. There are opportunities to stop for refreshments in Dömitz. The start is at the car park at Dömitz Fortress, very...

Picturesque, idyllic circular trail near Teldau, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This circular trail in the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve explores the fields and farmland to the east of the Elbe. The Sude, a tributary of the Elbe, runs along the northern edge of the trail. The trail passes several ponds and small lakes. This route is ideal for activities such as running or cycling. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes