Nature Reserve Guide
Untere Mulde is a nature reserve in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, characterized by its dynamic riverine environment and extensive floodplains. This protected area spans approximately 25 kilometers along the Mulde River, featuring numerous oxbow lakes, ponds, and diverse forest types, including remnants of riparian forests. The varied landscape provides a compelling setting for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. Its natural integrity offers an immersive experience in a largely untouched river landscape.
156
Routes
4.6
(1110)
Average rating
5330
People visited

4.7
(322)
1,410
riders
30.3km
01:48
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(55)
131
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
(24)
115
riders
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
(19)
90
riders
30.0km
01:50
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(39)
389
riders
73.6km
02:56
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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141
riders
66.8km
02:49
140m
140m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
32
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
36
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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4.7
(24)
112
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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90
hikers
10.9km
02:46
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
92
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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69
hikers
6.36km
01:36
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(21)
100
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
56
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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48
runners
4.90km
00:32
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
30
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(6)
28
riders
74.4km
03:56
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(7)
18
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(2)
10
riders
44.7km
02:36
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
(6)
18
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.9
(13)
30
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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42
riders
44.0km
02:14
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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18
riders
58.7km
03:29
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
10
riders
80.8km
04:11
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Untere Mulde nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area features a dynamic riverine environment with extensive floodplains. More than 100 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
The Untere Mulde nature reserve is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored its routes. Users have rated the routes an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the outdoor experiences offered.
Yes, the Untere Mulde nature reserve offers easy touring cycling routes. An example is the Sieglitzer Park Gate – Dessau Gate loop from Dessau-Waldersee, which covers approximately 18.8 miles (30.3 km). Another easy option is the Muldeaue – Sieglitzer Park Gate loop from Dessau-Waldersee, spanning about 18.7 miles (30.0 km).
Popular road cycling routes include the Neuhauser Lake Loop – Goitzsche Beach loop from Raguhn, which is approximately 45.8 miles (73.6 km) long. Another option is the Limes Tower Himmelsturm – Lake in Wörlitzer Park loop from Dessau-Waldersee, covering about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
Yes, the Untere Mulde nature reserve has easy hiking trails. The Schiller Park Dessau – Hunting Bridge over the Mulde loop from Dessau-Roßlau is an easy route of approximately 3.4 miles (5.4 km). Another beginner-friendly option is the Tannenheger Bridge – Dessau Tiergarten loop from Dessau, which is about 4.0 miles (6.4 km).
Untere Mulde offers various jogging routes, including moderate options like the Hunting Bridge over the Mulde – Schiller Park Dessau loop from Dessau-Roßlau, approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long. An easy route is the Avenue in the Tiergarten – Mulde River loop from Dessau, spanning about 3.0 miles (4.9 km).
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in Untere Mulde. A moderate route is the Lake in Wörlitzer Park – Elbe Cycle Path at Leiner Berg loop from Roßlau (Elbe), which is approximately 46.5 miles (74.8 km) long. Another moderate option is the Mulde Weir Near Raguhn – Mulde Weir in Dessau loop from Dessau-Waldersee, covering about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
The Untere Mulde nature reserve is characterized by its dynamic riverine environment, extensive floodplains, and rich biodiversity. Notable features include numerous oxbow lakes, ponds, gravel islands, and sandbanks along the Mulde River. The area is also home to diverse forest types and wet grasslands.
Komoot offers several guides for the Untere Mulde nature reserve to help plan activities. These include guides for Cycling in Untere Mulde, Hiking in Untere Mulde, Road Cycling Routes in Untere Mulde, and Gravel biking in Untere Mulde. There are also guides for Attractions in Untere Mulde.
The Untere Mulde nature reserve is part of the Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe. Official information can be found on the Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe website. For specific nature conservation inquiries, the Lower Nature Conservation Authority of the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district can provide details.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available in Untere Mulde. An easy option is the Elbe Floodplains Near Dessau – Elbe Riverside Trail loop from Dessau Hauptbahnhof, approximately 15.7 miles (25.3 km) long. A more challenging route is the Hunting Bridge over the Mulde – Sieglitzer Park Gate loop from Dessau Hauptbahnhof, covering about 28.4 miles (45.8 km).
The Untere Mulde nature reserve provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. It is a vital area for numerous bird species for breeding, resting, and overwintering. Endangered animal species such as the European beaver, otter, and various amphibians and reptiles, including the spadefoot toad and European tree frog, also reside here.

