📜 Expansive nature reserve (3600 ha) and former military training ground near Berlin and Potsdam.
🔍 Home to re-introduced wild animals like Wisents, Przewalski-horses, and Red deer, with over 6,600 species.
⭐ Features a Natur-Erlebniszentrum, opened in 2024.
🦌 Encounter Wisents, Przewalski-horses, and Red deer
🚶♀️ Hike 55 km of designated trails
🦅 Spot rare birds and over 170 wild bee species
🔭 Enjoy panoramic views from the 85-meter observation tower
⚠️ Must stay on designated paths due to unexploded ordnance
🚫 Collecting plants, mushrooms, or items is prohibited
🌙 Overnight stays are not permitted
💡 Consider guided tours for military history and wildlife
📱 Use the Sielmann Biodiversity-App, loaner tablets available
⚠️ Report suspicious items like metal scrap to experts
💰 Visiting the nature reserve and Natur-Erlebniszentrum is free.
🕒 Nature Reserve: Open year-round. Natur-Erlebniszentrum: April-Oct 10:00-17:00, Nov-Mar 11:00-16:00.
🅿️ Free parking at PARKPLATZ ELSTAL and Natur-Erlebniszentrum. Charging stations for eBikes and e-cars available. Parking approx. 100m from entrance.
🚻 Wheelchair-accessible toilets at Natur-Erlebniszentrum.
🐕 Dogs welcome on leash; not allowed inside Natur-Erlebniszentrum.