Nature Reserve Guide
Nordufer Plauer Lake is a 631-hectare nature reserve located in Mecklenburg, between Karow and Alt Schwerin, forming part of the larger Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park. This area features a varied topography shaped by the last ice age, encompassing extensive wetlands, lakes, and wooded areas, including the north shore of Plauer See, former peat extraction sites, and diverse forests. The landscape provides an ideal setting for several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
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4.4
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4.8
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852
riders
51.4km
03:38
220m
220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
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riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.0km
02:51
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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10
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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542
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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132
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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140
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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398
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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555
riders
49.4km
03:02
140m
140m
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.

4.7
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riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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40.9km
02:41
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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330
riders
56.9km
02:32
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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43
riders
73.6km
02:56
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20.8km
01:05
80m
80m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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19
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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23
runners
47.6km
05:18
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8.69km
00:54
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.25km
00:52
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.9km
01:26
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
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34.6km
02:17
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.8km
02:53
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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10
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Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(5)
16
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nordufer Plauer Lake is a 631-hectare nature reserve located in Mecklenburg, Germany, between Karow and Alt Schwerin. It is part of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park and features diverse landscapes including wetlands, lakes, and wooded areas.
Nordufer Plauer Lake offers activities such as Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Road cycling. The region has more than 50 routes, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 2,000 visitors.
Yes, Nordufer Plauer Lake offers several mountain biking routes, including easy and difficult options. An example is the "View of Lake Müritz – Forest Path loop from Karow (Meckl)" which is 31.9 miles [51.4 km] long and rated difficult. More options are available in the MTB Trails around Nordufer Plauer Lake guide.
Touring cyclists can find routes like the "View of the Island Town of Malchow – Malchow — Island Town loop from Nordufer Plauer See," which is 21.9 miles [35.3 km] long and rated moderate. Another option is the "Agroneum Alt Schwerin – Jabel Village Church loop from Nordufer Plauer See," spanning 25.4 miles [40.9 km]. Further routes are detailed in the Cycling around Nordufer Plauer Lake guide.
Nordufer Plauer Lake features well-marked trails for hiking. The "Plauer See (Lake Plau) – Deadwood and Ancient Beeches loop from Nordufer Plauer See" is a moderate 9.3-mile [15.0 km] route. The "Samoter Lake loop from Nordufer Plauer See" is a moderate 4.9-mile [7.9 km] option. More information is available in the Hiking around Nordufer Plauer Lake guide.
Yes, Nordufer Plauer Lake offers easy routes suitable for beginners and families. For mountain biking, the "Agroneum Alt Schwerin – Ortkrug Observation Point loop from Nordufer Plauer See" is an easy 19.5-mile [31.3 km] route. For hiking, the "The Trout – Tauchowsee loop from Alt Schwerin" is an easy 4.7-mile [7.5 km] option. Easy hiking routes are also listed in the Easy hikes around Nordufer Plauer Lake guide.
The reserve features the north shore of Plauer See, former peat extraction areas, and diverse forests. The Moorochse Observation Tower provides views over former peat extraction sites and is suitable for birdwatching. The area also includes lakes such as Hofsee, Samoter See, Rohrsee, and Plumsee.
The Karower Meiler visitor and information center serves as a central point of contact for the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, which includes Nordufer Plauer Lake. It offers exhibits, events, and tours. The center can be reached at +49 385 588 64 866.
Nordufer Plauer Lake is a habitat for numerous bird and bat species. These include herons, cormorants, ospreys, great bitterns, cranes, kingfishers, and various duck and goose species. Otters are also present in the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Nordufer Plauer Lake. These include MTB Trails around Nordufer Plauer Lake, Cycling around Nordufer Plauer Lake, and Hiking around Nordufer Plauer Lake. Guides for running, gravel biking, and road cycling are also available.
Nordufer Plauer Lake features 69 routes on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 2,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
As part of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, Nordufer Plauer Lake is known for its dark skies. These conditions are suitable for stargazing, offering an additional outdoor experience in the evenings.

