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National Park Unteres Odertal

Brandenburg  >  Germany

The Lower Oder Valley National Park is a unique breeding, resting and wintering area for birds of international importance.

Added* by Andreas Richter
Most recent update 10 January 2024

Description

The Lower Oder Valley National Park is a large-scale protected area in Brandenburg. As one of the last near-natural riverine landscapes in Germany, it is a breeding, resting and wintering area for birds of international importance. More than 145 species of birds breed in the national park. In spring and autumn you can observe the migration of thousands of geese, ducks and Common Crane. The national park, established in 1995, is part of the European ecological network Natura 2000 and a Special Protection Area (SPA). Due to its size (more than 100.000 ha), two to three days should be planned for exploration. The region is accessible on foot or by bicycle, unless parts of it are flooded.

Details

Access

A good starting point is the visitor center /National Park House in Criewen. It has a parking place. Click on the P in the map for directions. Other places to start from are Stützkow, Schwedt and Gartz.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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Map

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