Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve – Dornburg Old Elbe loop from Kreuzhorst

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Magdeburg

Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve – Dornburg Old Elbe loop from Kreuzhorst

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Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve – Dornburg Old Elbe loop from Kreuzhorst

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4.08km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.13 km for 643 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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47 m

View of Magdeburg Cathedral

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The Magdeburg Cathedral is like a lighthouse.

No matter which side you head to the city, you always see the cathedral.

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829 m

Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Source and further information:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuzhorst

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2.80 km

Cycle and hiking path through Kreuzhorst towards Randau

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The Kreuzhorst is a beautiful forest area with the old arm of the Elbe.
Many waterfowl can be seen.
Always a good decision as a hiking, jogging or cycling route!

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2.83 km

Dornburg Old Elbe

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Old Elbe is the term for cut off, former river sections of the Elbe (arms), as they arise at the touch of two river loops (meanders), after Laufverlagerungen or Flussiegradigungen. …

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2.93 km

Mönchsgraben

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A beautiful place to relax.

Directly at the Elbradweg and still hidden.

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2.96 km

Beaver Shelter and Picnic Area, Kreuzhorst

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A very nice shelter and also covered tables and benches invite you to take a rest.

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3.42 km

View of Magdeburg Cathedral

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On one side the view of the Dornburg Old Elbe, on the other of Magdeburg with the cathedral. Both beautiful!

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3.91 km

The Dornburg Old Elbe is an important habitat for numerous amphibians, otters and rare bird species. At 15 kilometers long between Schönebeck and Magdeburg, it is the longest remaining backwater in Germany.

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.25 km

630 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2025,In der Kreuzhorst

The dike construction work isn't making much progress. It will take some time.

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January 2, 2025,In der Kreuzhorst

Took advantage of the sun for a walk in the Kreuzhorst.

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October 18, 2024,In der Kreuzhorst

17°C and sunshine were reason enough for a walk through Kreuzhorst. Always beautiful! 🍂🍁☀️😄

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March 14, 2024,Kreuzhorst

Short tour through the Kreuzhorst. 16°C and a bit of sun felt like spring! 😄

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March 13, 2023,Kreuzhorst

Small round through the Kreuzhorst at 16°C !!!
Many trees were felled there. The paths looked accordingly. If that doesn't bother you, you're always in good hands here! 😄

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August 15, 2023,In der Kreuzhorst

The Kreuzhorst is always worth a visit! After the rain we stayed on solid ground. It was worth looking up again. Six sea eagles made their rounds in the sky. Without a flap of their wings, they spiraled higher and higher. A fantastic sight, unfortunately nothing for a mobile phone camera. 😄

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June 6, 2026,In der Kreuzhorst

Used the morning for a small round through the Kreuzhorst. Very nice and quiet, apart from the biological noise of the birds!
Wonderful!🐦🕊🦅🦆🦢
Meanwhile, work is progressing on the dike. Asphalt has been laid and so you can, at least on weekends, already walk on it.😉 Officially, the dike is not supposed to be finished until next year. Well, let's …

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