Nature Reserve Guide
Nsg Oderaue is a 510-hectare nature reserve located in Lower Saxony, Germany, encompassing the Oder river and its floodplains. This area features a near-natural, fast-flowing river with richly structured banks, extensive gravel banks, and continuous riparian forests. The diverse landscape, including adjacent valley slopes and various grasslands, provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Nsg Oderaue nature reserve offers more than 100 routes…
171
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Average rating
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4.7
(105)
346
hikers
9.12km
02:40
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(72)
162
hikers
9.56km
02:43
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(55)
173
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(18)
62
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(82)
172
riders
42.4km
02:53
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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93
riders
26.7km
01:39
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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89
riders
19.9km
01:11
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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47
riders
58.6km
03:55
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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134
riders
132km
06:05
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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72
riders
56.0km
02:28
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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45
riders
69.8km
03:00
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
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51
riders
61.3km
02:53
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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48
riders
47.4km
03:15
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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26
riders
50.2km
03:50
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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37
riders
27.7km
01:57
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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23
riders
41.9km
03:07
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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29
riders
69.0km
04:37
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
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19
riders
92.9km
05:37
1,310m
1,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
35.2km
02:06
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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15
riders
53.1km
03:00
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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36
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
runners
12.9km
01:23
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
runners
8.91km
00:57
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nsg Oderaue offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and jogging. The reserve provides more than 100 routes for exploration. These activities allow visitors to experience the diverse riverine landscape and adjacent valley slopes.
Popular hiking trails include the "Hanskühnenburg (HWN 144) – Wading Pool Lonau loop from Lonau," a moderate 9.4-mile [15.2 km] route. Another option is the "Lonau Waterfall – Pavilion Overlooking Lonau loop from Herzberg," covering 5.9 miles [9.6 km]. For more options, explore the Hiking in Nsg Oderaue guide.
Yes, Nsg Oderaue offers easy hiking trails. An example is the "Lonau Waterfall – Juessee Lake, Herzberg am Harz loop from Herzberg (Harz) Schloß," which is 3.5 miles [5.6 km] long and rated as easy. Additional beginner-friendly routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Nsg Oderaue guide.
Nsg Oderaue features numerous cycling routes for various disciplines. Touring cyclists can explore routes like the "View of the River Rhume – Klingenberg spring loop from Wulften," a moderate 26.4-mile [42.4 km] ride. Road cycling and mountain biking routes are also available, with guides such as Cycling in Nsg Oderaue and MTB Trails in Nsg Oderaue.
Yes, Nsg Oderaue offers mountain biking trails. A notable route is the "Flow Trail along the Rhume – Feuersruh barbecue area loop from Wulften," a moderate 29.4-mile [47.4 km] trail. The area's varied terrain, including valley slopes, provides options for different skill levels. More information is available in the MTB Trails in Nsg Oderaue guide.
Nsg Oderaue is characterized by the near-natural Oder river, its floodplains, and extensive gravel banks. The reserve features structurally rich riparian forests with old and dead wood, as well as diverse vegetation including tall herbaceous communities and reed beds. These habitats contribute to its status as part of the FFH area "Sieber, Oder, Rhume."
Yes, the Lonau Waterfall is a notable feature within or near Nsg Oderaue. Several hiking routes incorporate this natural landmark, such as the "Lonau Waterfall – Pavilion Overlooking Lonau loop from Herzberg." For routes specifically featuring waterfalls, consult the Waterfall hikes in Nsg Oderaue guide.
Routes in Nsg Oderaue have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 750 users who have completed routes in the area. The reserve offers more than 100 routes across various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Nsg Oderaue to help plan activities. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Attractions. These resources provide curated routes and information for different sports and interests.
Nsg Oderaue is suitable for outdoor activities throughout the year, with specific experiences varying by season. The diverse landscape of riverine forests and floodplains offers different natural beauty depending on the time of year. Visitors can find routes for hiking, cycling, and jogging in most seasons.
Yes, Nsg Oderaue provides options for gravel biking. Routes like the "Flow Trail along the Rhume – Klingenberg spring loop from Hattorf," a difficult 42.9-mile [69.0 km] route, are available. The Gravel biking in Nsg Oderaue guide offers more specific routes and information.
Nsg Oderaue is a 510-hectare nature reserve. It stretches along the Oder river and its floodplains, from the city limits of Herzberg am Harz and Bad Lauterberg im Harz to its confluence with the Rhume near Katlenburg. The reserve also includes adjacent valley slopes near Scharzfeld.

