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Description
The Oranienbaumer Heide nature reserve is one of the most species-rich areas in Saxony-Anhalt. Around 478 hectares of the nature reserve are reserved for undisturbed natural development. Large areas are taken up by semi-natural mixed deciduous forests, The central area of the nature reserve is characterized by open and semi-open areas with dry and poor grassland, heaths, dunes with open grass areas and silver grass meadows. The nature reserve offers a range of habitats for numerous birds. Among the birds that can be seen in the area are Common Crane, Red Kite, European Honey-buzzard, Eurasian Hobby, Eurasian Hoopoe, Black Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Nightjar, Eurasian Woodcock, Wood Lark, European Stonechat, Northern Wheatear, Barred Warbler, Red-backed Shrike and Great Grey Shrike.
Please note that you are not allowed to leave the main dirt roads. Keep at least 30 m distance to the horses and cattles and do not feed them.
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Access
The Oranienbaumer Heide is located southeast of Dessau. Click on the P in the map to get directions to a parking place on the northern side. You can also start your walk in Jüdenberg, on the east side of the area.