Nature Reserve Guide
Riesenbruch is a nature reserve located in the Havelland district of Brandenburg, Germany. It features a structurally rich landscape, characterized by natural mixed forests, heathlands, moist depressions, and open areas. The sandy subsoil creates a mosaic of both moist and dry habitats, supporting diverse ecosystems. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several outdoor activities, including touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and hiking.
The Riesenbruch nature reserve offers a range of outdoor activities for those looking to explore its unique landscape. There are more than 50 routes available across several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and hiking. More than 1,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Riesenbruch, resulting in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. The diverse terrain, with its mixed forests and open areas, is well-suited for hiking and jogging on designated trails. For cyclists, the broader Havelland region is known for its cycling infrastructure, and specific routes for Cycling in Riesenbruch and Road Cycling Routes in Riesenbruch allow exploration of the area. Additionally, Hiking in Riesenbruch provides paths through the reserve's varied habitats.
129
Routes
4.5
(334)
Average rating
2003
People visited

4.6
(14)
84
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(7)
28
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
14
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(9)
33
hikers
11.9km
03:03
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(36)
80
riders
16.7km
00:57
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(49)
99
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(11)
67
riders
14.6km
00:56
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
36
riders
55.4km
03:27
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
76
riders
67.1km
02:53
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

1.0
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106
riders
16.8km
00:43
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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44
riders
53.4km
02:07
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
33
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(2)
74
runners
21.9km
02:25
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
runners
5.66km
00:39
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
runners
15.6km
01:37
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
5.53km
00:34
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(7)
34
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(12)
29
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
24
riders
42.4km
02:17
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
15
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(6)
23
riders
30.7km
01:45
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
24.8km
01:47
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
45.7km
02:36
100m
100m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Riesenbruch nature reserve offers routes for touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, hiking, and gravel biking. There are more than 90 routes available, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Popular touring cycling routes include the "Lake Lochow – Seven Brothers Oak loop from Semlin," covering about 34 miles (55 km). Another option is the "Old Rathenow Barracks – Stechow Village Church loop from Lange Pannen," which is approximately 15 miles (24 km) long. Find more options in the Cycling in Riesenbruch guide.
Yes, Riesenbruch features several road cycling routes. The "Gülper See – Elslaake–Rhinow Cycle Path loop from Rathenow" is a popular choice, spanning about 33 miles (53 km). The "Cycle Path Strodehne–Kietz – Havel Cycle Path loop from Rathenow" covers approximately 42 miles (67 km). Explore more routes in the Road Cycling Routes in Riesenbruch guide.
Hiking options include the "View of the Fenn Lake – Hohennauener-Ferchesar Lake loop from Stechow-Ferchesar," which is about 4 miles (6 km) long. A longer route is the "Forsthaus Riesenbrück – Old Bunker in Westhavelland loop from Rathenow," at approximately 9 miles (15 km). Additional trails are detailed in the Hiking in Riesenbruch guide.
Mountain biking trails are available, such as the "Hohennauen Village Church – Singletrack at Hohennauer See loop from Rathenow," which is about 20 miles (31 km) long. Another route is the "Singletrack at Hohennauer See – Ferchesar Lakeside Beach loop from Rathenow," covering approximately 27 miles (43 km). Consult the MTB Trails in Riesenbruch guide for more information.
Jogging routes include a "Running loop from Rathenow," approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long. A more challenging option is the "Hohennauener-Ferchesar Lake – Ferchesar Bathing Area loop from Semlin," spanning about 13.5 miles (22 km). More routes can be found in the Running Trails in Riesenbruch guide.
Yes, Riesenbruch offers easy routes suitable for beginners across various sports. For hiking, the "View of the Fenn Lake – Hohennauener-Ferchesar Lake loop from Stechow-Ferchesar" is rated easy. Several touring and road cycling routes are also classified as easy. Refer to specific sport guides for more options.
Riesenbruch is characterized by a diverse landscape including natural mixed forests, heathlands, and moist depressions. Notable features include lakes and natural monuments. The area is part of the larger Westhavelland Nature Park.
Riesenbruch is a popular destination, with more than 1,500 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The area features over 90 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Riesenbruch, including Cycling in Riesenbruch, Road Cycling Routes in Riesenbruch, Hiking in Riesenbruch, MTB Trails in Riesenbruch, Running Trails in Riesenbruch, Easy hikes in Riesenbruch, and Gravel biking in Riesenbruch.
As Riesenbruch is part of the Westhavelland Nature Park and partly managed by NABU, inquiries can be directed to these organizations. The Naturpark Westhavelland can be reached at +49 (0)3385 514991. General information is also available on the NABU website.
Yes, gravel biking is an option in Riesenbruch. Routes include the "Semlin Bathing Area – Ferchesar Bathing Area loop from Rathenow," which is about 19 miles (31 km) long. Another route is the "Stechow Village Church – Kotzener Berg Ascent loop from Nennhausen," covering approximately 20 miles (31 km). More details are in the Gravel biking in Riesenbruch guide.

