Nature Reserve Guide
Bürgerholz Bei Burg is a nature reserve spanning 920 hectares, located approximately 5 km northeast of Burg in the Jerichower Land district of Sachsen-Anhalt. This protected area is characterized by diverse forest landscapes, including extensive alder carrs, hornbeam-sessile oak forests, and red beech forests, alongside areas of extensively used grassland. The geological makeup consists primarily of Saale glacial meltwater sands and gravels, creating varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
120
Routes
4.7
(374)
Average rating
1428
People visited

4.0
(19)
223
riders
65.9km
02:53
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
(5)
33
riders
43.2km
01:46
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(3)
26
riders
43.9km
01:44
60m
60m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

17
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
(25)
83
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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38
riders
17.2km
00:59
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
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31
riders
16.5km
01:02
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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26
riders
13.3km
00:46
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
runners
10.6km
01:11
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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53
runners
6.13km
00:42
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
5.72km
00:36
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
10.4km
01:09
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.8
(9)
27
hikers
7.72km
01:57
20m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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33
hikers
8.95km
02:16
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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12
hikers
9.78km
02:29
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
hikers
7.81km
01:59
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
20
riders
63.0km
03:41
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
18
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
14
riders
32.1km
01:57
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
8
riders
41.2km
02:51
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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20
riders
36.6km
01:59
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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17
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
10
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bürgerholz Bei Burg offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Visitors can find more than 90 routes in the area, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Bürgerholz Bei Burg is a nature reserve situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Burg, within the Jerichower Land district of Sachsen-Anhalt. It covers an area of 920 hectares.
Yes, hiking is a popular activity in Bürgerholz Bei Burg, with routes available on designated paths. Visitors can explore diverse forest ecosystems. For more information, refer to the Hiking in Bürgerholz Bei Burg guide.
Yes, Bürgerholz Bei Burg offers several easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. These trails provide opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the reserve. Explore options in the Easy hikes in Bürgerholz Bei Burg guide.
Road cycling routes are available in the broader area around Bürgerholz Bei Burg, often utilizing paths on the periphery or designated trails. Direct riding through the core protected area is restricted to prevent disturbances. An example route is Hohenwarthe Double Lock – Herrenkrugsteg Bridge loop from Burg (b Magdeburg).
Jogging is possible on designated paths within Bürgerholz Bei Burg, allowing for exploration of the natural surroundings. Routes like Running loop from Burg are available. More options can be found in the Running Trails in Bürgerholz Bei Burg guide.
Bürgerholz Bei Burg is a protected nature reserve, and visitors must stay on marked trails to minimize environmental impact. Riding or driving through the core protected area is generally prevented to avoid disturbing the sensitive ecosystems and wildlife.
The reserve features diverse forest landscapes, including extensive alder carrs, alder-ash forests, and hornbeam-sessile oak forests. Drier areas contain red beech forests with sessile oak, silver birch, and Scots pine. The geological makeup consists of Saale glacial meltwater sands and gravels.
Bürgerholz Bei Burg is a habitat for numerous endangered bird species, including cranes, black storks, and kingfishers. It also provides a home for various amphibians and reptiles such as grass snakes, sand lizards, and moor frogs.
Routes in Bürgerholz Bei Burg are highly rated on komoot, with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 300 ratings. More than 1,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bürgerholz Bei Burg, covering various activities. These include Hiking in Bürgerholz Bei Burg, Road Cycling Routes in Bürgerholz Bei Burg, and Running Trails in Bürgerholz Bei Burg.
Mountain biking routes are available in the region around Bürgerholz Bei Burg, often on trails outside the core protected area. Riding on undesignated paths within the nature reserve is restricted. An example route is Hohenwarthe Double Lock – Herrenkrug Bridge loop from Burg (b Magdeburg).
Information regarding the nature reserve is primarily provided by the Landesverwaltungsamt Sachsen-Anhalt. For nature conservation inquiries, contact numbers for their various locations include Halle (Saale) at +49 345 514-0, Magdeburg at +49 391 567-0, and Dessau-Roßlau at +49 340 6506-0.

