Easy hikes and walks in Forst Zinna-Jüterbog-Keilberg

The source of the Pfefferfliess is approx. 100 m away

The Jüterbog Wilderness Area was used for military purposes for over 150 years. What remained was a huge, contiguous area that is uninhabited and without roads. Today it is a nature reserve and offers a habitat for rare species such as wolves, Bechstein's bats, and hoopoes. The landscape diversity in the wilderness area ranges from sand dunes, heathland, and pioneer forests in the central area to wetlands and older forests in the peripheral zones. On this trail, you can discover how nature can develop dynamically without human intervention. The sparse sandy soils are prepared by grasses, mosses, and lichens. Gradually, heathland spreads over the barren ground, providing a habitat for many rare insect and bird species. Without further disturbance, a semi-open landscape can develop, and it doesn't take long for the first small pioneer trees to settle among the heathland. Over the years, the trees grow steadily larger, so that the primeval forests of tomorrow are slowly developing in the wilderness area. In the wilderness areas, development is never complete. Storms, for example, create open spaces in different places, where natural growth begins anew. This is what constitutes the special character of wilderness.

At this place you can rest and enjoy the vastness of the wilderness.

Welcome to the Jüterbog wilderness area! The area was used militarily for over 150 years. What remained was a huge contiguous area that is uninhabited and without roads. Today it is under nature protection and offers a habitat for rare species such as wolves, Bechstein's bats and hoopoes. You can experience our wilderness area here by following the marked hiking trails. They are each marked with short robinia posts on the left and right. You can also find the tours here in our channel. The area has been declared a nature reserve by the state of Brandenburg. There is a path requirement in accordance with the nature reserve ordinance: https://bravors.brandenburg.de/verordnungen/nsgforstzinna In addition, the area is under European protection as a flora fauna habitat area and (SPA) bird sanctuary. The Brandenburg Natural Landscape Foundation owns a large part of the area and protects it permanently for wilderness development. This means that no more interventions are taking place on a large part of the area. Please be considerate of nature in the wilderness area. This means: - For your own protection and in accordance with the NSG regulation, only use the secured hiking trails that have been cleared of ordnance and are marked. - Watch out for hanging branches, dead trees and avoid the area during thunderstorms, strong winds, ice, heavy rain or risk of fire. - Keep your dogs on a leash. - Pay attention to sunscreen and enough drinks in the heat. If you are interested in wilderness development and want to find out more about the area, then visit our website: www.stiftung-nlb.de We also offer themed tours in our wilderness areas. All information about hiking trails and our online event calendar can be found under the following link: https://www.stiftung-nlb.de/de/wildnis-erleben

The inland dune is located directly in the nature reserve, which is also strictly protected under European law as a flora fauna habitat and SPA bird sanctuary. It is part of the Jüterbog wilderness area. In the entire area there is a clear order to protect nature and guests. The dune is located on a former military training area that was used for more than 150 years. She is loaded with ordnance. A designated hiking trail free of explosive ordnance leads along the dune. The entire wilderness area is home to many rare species such as wolves, Bechstein's bats and hoopoes. So that they have an undisturbed retreat in the wilderness area, we only observe them from the hiking trails. Moving on the dunes, be it on foot, by bike or any other means of transport is therefore not permitted.

On the hiking trails in the Jüterbog wilderness area, you will learn lots of interesting facts about the animals and plants that have found their home in the wilderness area. The area was used militarily for over 150 years. What remained was a huge contiguous area that is uninhabited and without roads. Today it is under nature protection and offers a habitat for rare species such as wolves, Bechstein's bats and hoopoes.

You are here in the Jüterbog wilderness area. From the elevation of the root mountain you have a fascinating view of a large inland dune as a relic of the last ice age and of the wilderness development areas. At this rest area you can enjoy the view with a leisurely picnic.

You are here in the Jüterbog wilderness area. From the elevation of the root mountain you have a fascinating view of a large inland dune as a relic of the last ice age and of the wilderness development areas. At this rest area you can enjoy the view with a leisurely picnic.