Nature hikes in eastern Germany — Outdoor Initiative #rausundlos

How about a little break in the unique cultural and natural landscape of the Spreewald? Fontane describes this wonderful landscape as "... pocket-sized lagoon city, a Venice as it may have been 1500 years ago." And indeed: The natural river branches, the numerous canals, the floodplain and moorland are… read more

Discover the beautiful nature of the only floodplain national park in Germany. The wonderful landscape of the polder meadows in the floodplain south of Schwedt is fascinating and you can hike through it on a branching network of paths and experience the diverse flora and fauna.



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The water goddess Elwine is said to have laid down her red conch shell in Magdeburg's Rotehorn Park when her husband broke an oath. A spring still bubbles up at his grave. The park is located on a beautiful island between the Elbe and Stromelbe and when you pass the small Marientempel at Adolf-Mittag… read more

One of the largest and oldest fortifications from the Neolithic Age can be found on the grounds of the Bischofswiese in the Dölauer Heide, the city forest of Halle (Saale). The plateau of the nature reserve protrudes into the city like a wedge and offers you, in addition to a deep look into history… read more

The wonderful circular hiking trail on the Königsweg near the Moritzburg hunting lodge combines the magnificent, historical cultural landscape with magical sections through ponds and forests. Kings and Saxon electors have already appreciated this wonderful ambience.



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Need a little challenge? Then this round tour near Bad Schandau in Saxon Switzerland is the right thing for you. You want to climb two proud plateaus with absolute surefootedness and a head for heights. Your reward is a hike through pristine and fascinating nature and - after you've mastered some challenging… read more

On the banks of the Saale, between Bleiloch and Hohenwarte reservoirs, lies the town of Burgk with the impressive castle of the same name. Here the Saale, which is dammed at Burgkhammer in the immediate vicinity of the castle, meanders in several narrow loops through the Thuringian slate mountains. It… read more

On this round tour you will delve deep into German history, because you are hiking on a section of the Harzer Grenzweg and thus on the former inner-German border. The development of the former border strip through the “Green Belt” project is just as exciting and very future-oriented. It was initiated… read more

The former Hobrechtsfelde Rieselfeld is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Berlin with its wide moorland meadows, small streams and varied wooded areas. It is therefore wonderfully suitable for a relaxed tour. A special attraction, however, is the maintenance of the landscape by Heck cattle, Scottish… read more

The Tegel Forest is a popular local recreation area for residents of the capital and is one of the five most important Berlin forests. It is not overcrowded and always good for a little break in nature.



You start this beautiful circular hike at the Frohnau S-Bahn station and after a few steps you will… read more

Very close to the Unstrut with its adjacent vineyards, you will find an unexpected biodiversity and the most beautiful nature in the Dead Täler nature reserve. With a little luck, you will also meet a few friendly wild horses or a happily grumbling herd of goats on this tour.



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The Zittau Mountains don't have to hide behind the picturesque Saxon Switzerland, that's for sure. But you can walk here with far less hustle and bustle through the most beautiful sandstone formations and fragrant coniferous forest. You are also guaranteed fantastic views and cozy buildings to stop by… read more

The tranquil Bad Belzig impresses above all with its location in the spacious Hohen Fläming. Meadows, flowering fruit trees and fields where you can watch deer again and again are located on the castle and panorama path. And the ancient Eisenhardt Castle also provides a pinch of culture.



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The Krausnicker Mountains rise to the west of the idyllic Spreewald. Admittedly, at around 130 meters above sea level, they are no comparison to the Alps, but they are something special in the Brandenburg flatlands. On this tour you dive deep into fragrant coniferous forests and can let your thoughts… read more

With small streams, a mystical ruin and romantic ponds, the Zeisigwald is a gem east of Chemnitz. Exactly the right thing if you want to turn your back on civilization without having to drive too far, because you can start directly from Chemnitz main station. Past the sports stadium, you leave the last… read more