Nature Reserve Guide
Untere Havel Nord is a nature reserve located within the larger Westhavelland Nature Park, characterized by its extensive lowlands, the meandering Havel River, and numerous lakes. This area is recognized as a crucial wetland in inland Central Europe, providing a habitat for diverse wildlife and offering a landscape ideal for outdoor activities. The terrain primarily consists of wetlands, meadows, and forests, making Untere Havel Nord suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
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273
riders
80.4km
04:43
120m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.7km
02:10
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70m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.0km
02:06
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.1km
00:49
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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 hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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228
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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28.3km
01:29
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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30
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47.1km
01:52
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58.4km
02:19
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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27.1km
01:08
40m
40m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12.6km
01:18
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.08km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.28km
00:20
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30.7km
01:45
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.8km
01:47
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.7km
02:46
110m
110m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Untere Havel Nord is a nature reserve located within the larger Westhavelland Nature Park. It is characterized by extensive lowlands, the meandering Havel River, and numerous lakes, making it a crucial wetland in inland Central Europe.
Untere Havel Nord offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 80 routes across these sports.
A popular touring cycling route is the Havel cycle path in the Elb-Havel-Winkel, which is approximately 50 miles (80 km) long. Other routes include the Lilienthal Center Stölln – Post mill loop, a difficult route of about 33 miles (53 km).
Yes, there are easy hiking trails available. An example is the Prietzen Post Mill – Post mill loop, which is about 3 miles (5 km) long. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Untere Havel Nord guide.
Mountain biking routes in Untere Havel Nord range from easy to difficult. The Semlin Bathing Area – Semlin waterfront promenade loop is a difficult route of about 18 miles (29 km). The MTB Trails around Untere Havel Nord guide provides more details.
The region is known for its wetlands, the Havel River, and numerous lakes. It is also part of Germany's first "Star Park," offering exceptional dark night skies. Highlights include lakes and natural monuments.
Untere Havel Nord is a habitat for diverse wildlife, including wading and water birds, beavers, Eurasian otters, white-tailed eagles, and red kites. It is also home to Germany's last great bustards.
Untere Havel Nord is a popular destination, with more than 1,400 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The routes available have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Untere Havel Nord, Cycling around Untere Havel Nord, and Gravel biking around Untere Havel Nord. There are also guides for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
Information for the broader Westhavelland Nature Park can be found via email at np-westhavelland@lugv.brandenburg.de. The phone number for the Nature Park is +49 33872 743-0.
Yes, easy road cycling routes are available. The View of Havelberg – Havel Cycle Path loop is an easy route of about 29 miles (47 km). The Road Cycling Routes around Untere Havel Nord guide lists more options.
Untere Havel Nord offers easy to moderate gravel biking routes. An easy option is the Semlin Bathing Area – Ferchesar Bathing Area loop, approximately 19 miles (31 km) long. More routes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Untere Havel Nord guide.

