Nature Reserve Guide
Planken Und Schletauer Post is a nature reserve located in the municipalities of Lemgow and Prezelle, within the district of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Covering an area of 535 hectares, this protected forest area features predominantly wet to moist terrains, including swamp and *Bruchwälder* (riparian forests), natural still waters, reeds, and wet meadows. The landscape transitions to old-growth oak mixed forests and pine stands on drier ancient dunes, with the Luciekanal providing central drainage. This diverse environment within the larger…
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Planken Und Schletauer Post is a 535-hectare nature reserve located in the municipalities of Lemgow and Prezelle, within the district of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It features predominantly wet to moist terrains, including swamp and riparian forests, and is part of the larger Naturpark Wendland.Elbe.
The nature reserve offers opportunities for various outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. There are 78 routes available for exploration.
More than 2,000 visitors have explored Planken Und Schletauer Post using komoot. The area features 78 routes with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 700 ratings.
Yes, Planken Und Schletauer Post offers easy hiking routes. An example is the Arendsee Lake – Arendsee Cascade loop from Schrampe, which is approximately 3.9 miles (6.2 km) long. More options are available in the Easy hikes in Planken Und Schletauer Post guide.
A popular hiking route is the Arendsee Lake – Arendsee Cascade loop from Schrampe, a moderate trail approximately 6.4 miles (10.3 km) long. Another option is the East German Border Post – View of Zießau loop from Zießau, an easy route of about 4 miles (6.4 km). Find more trails in the Hiking in Planken Und Schletauer Post guide.
For touring cyclists, the Aulosen Observation Tower – Arendsee Lake Loop loop from Zießau is a moderate route of approximately 28.7 miles (46.2 km). Another option is the Aulosen Observation Tower – Perfect Cycling Road loop from Ziemendorf, a difficult route around 29.9 miles (48.1 km) long. Explore more in the Cycling in Planken Und Schletauer Post guide.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include Hiking in Planken Und Schletauer Post, Cycling in Planken Und Schletauer Post, and MTB Trails in Planken Und Schletauer Post. Guides for easy hikes, running, and road cycling are also available.
The reserve features diverse landscapes, including swamp and riparian forests, natural still waters, reeds, and wet meadows. As the terrain rises, old-growth oak mixed forests and pine stands on ancient dunes are present. The Luciekanal centrally drains the area.
Yes, the cultural monument "Vierzehn Gräben" is located within the Schletauer Post section of the reserve. These are remnants of a 14th to 16th-century customs station situated on an old trade route.
Joggers can explore routes like the Arendsee Monastery Ruins – Arendsee Lake loop from Schrampe, a moderate trail of approximately 4 miles (6.4 km). Another option is the Arendsee Monastery Ruins – Gustaf Nagel Memorial Site loop from Schrampe, which is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) long. More routes are detailed in the Running Trails in Planken Und Schletauer Post guide.
For comprehensive information regarding the Planken Und Schletauer Post nature reserve, contact the Naturpark Wendland.Elbe. Their official website is https://www.naturpark-wendland-elbe.de, and they can be reached by phone at +49 5841 120540 or via email at info@naturpark-wendland-elbe.de.
Mountain biking options include the Gartower See Weir – Wooden Sculptures at Arendsee loop from Arendsee, a moderate trail of approximately 37.5 miles (60.4 km). Another route is the Ziessau Observation Tower – Queen Arendsee Pier loop from Arendsee, also moderate, around 30.1 miles (48.4 km) long. Consult the MTB Trails in Planken Und Schletauer Post guide for more.

