Am Großen Bruch is a region in central Germany, spanning approximately 28 miles (45 km) from Oschersleben in Saxony-Anhalt to Hornburg in Lower Saxony. It is characterized by a wetland strip, an ancient glacial valley known as the "Great Marsh," featuring lowland meadows interspersed with reed- and willow-fringed ditches. This unique landscape, connecting the river valleys of the Bode and Oker, provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. The area is…
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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

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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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67.7km
02:45
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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37.7km
01:41
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190m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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37.8km
01:36
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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.3km
02:05
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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7.29km
01:52
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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48.4km
02:47
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride.

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20.6km
01:16
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Easy mountain bike ride.
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10.1km
01:04
20m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:51
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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5.47km
00:34
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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9.05km
01:03
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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57.9km
03:27
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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01:37
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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17.9km
01:02
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190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Am Großen Bruch offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 49 routes for exploration.
Am Großen Bruch is characterized by a wetland strip, an ancient glacial valley known as the 'Great Marsh.' It features lowland meadows interspersed with reed- and willow-fringed ditches, connecting the river valleys of the Bode and Oker.
Yes, Am Großen Bruch provides road cycling routes. Information and specific routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Am Großen Bruch.
Am Großen Bruch offers 23 hiking routes. A comprehensive guide for hiking in the area is available at Hiking around Am Großen Bruch.
Yes, there are 7 mountain biking trails in Am Großen Bruch. Details on these trails can be found in the guide MTB Trails around Am Großen Bruch.
Am Großen Bruch includes options for family-friendly activities. Specific family-friendly hiking routes are detailed in the guide Family-friendly hikes around Am Großen Bruch.
Routes in Am Großen Bruch have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, based on more than 5,900 ratings from over 20,000 visitors.
The region is a protected landscape and a habitat for rare and endangered animal species, particularly birds like the hen harrier and Eurasian curlew. It features diverse wetlands and well-preserved biotopes.
Landmarks in Am Großen Bruch include various man-made monuments, religious buildings, bridges, and natural features such as lakes and forests. Cycle paths and viewpoints are also present.
Yes, gravel biking is an activity available in Am Großen Bruch. A guide for this sport is provided at Gravel biking around Am Großen Bruch.
More information about the municipality and region can be found on the official website of the Verbandsgemeinde Westliche Börde, which is vgem-westlicheboerde.de.
For inquiries related to Am Großen Bruch, a general contact number is +49 39403-1580.

