📜 A unique nature reserve near Berlin, where the Heinz Sielmann Foundation has re-introduced almost extinct wild animal species like Wisents and Przewalski-horses on a former military training ground.
🔍 Explore 3600 hectares of diverse habitats, from dry grasslands to forests, and visit the modern Natur-Erlebniszentrum opened in 2024.
🦌 Encounter Wisents, Przewalski-horses, and Red deer in their natural habitat
🚶♀️ Hike 55 km of designated trails through varied landscapes
🦅 Spot rare birds like Sea eagles, Hoopoes, and over 170 wild bee species
🔭 Enjoy panoramic views from the 85-meter observation tower on Finkenberg
📚 Learn about conservation and history at the Natur-Erlebniszentrum with multimedia exhibits and interactive quizzes
📱 Explore interactively with the award-winning Sielmann Biodiversity-App, offering virtual tours and themed trails
⚠️ Must stay on designated paths due to potential unexploded ordnance and to protect wildlife
🐕 Dogs must always be on a leash to protect wildlife; not allowed inside the Natur-Erlebniszentrum exhibition
🚫 Collecting plants, mushrooms, or other items is strictly prohibited as it's a protected nature reserve
🌙 Overnight stays are not permitted in the Heide
🚧 Some paths may be temporarily closed, especially in winter, for landscape maintenance
🗓️ Natur-Erlebniszentrum:
💰 Visiting the Natur-Erlebniszentrum and the nature reserve is free.
🚗 By Car: From A10 exit "Berlin Spandau" onto B5 towards Berlin Spandau, then follow signs to Elstal / Olympisches Dorf, Sielmann-Stiftung.
🚌 By Public Transport: Regional train to Elstal station, then Bus 668 towards Wustermark to "Zum Erlebnis-Dorf" stop, followed by a 1.2 km walk.
🚶♀️ On Foot/Bike: 14 entrances available; nearest to the center is in Elstal near Karls Erdbeerhof.
🅿️ Free parking available at PARKPLATZ ELSTAL and 47 free Pkw-Parkplätze (2 barrier-free) at the Natur-Erlebniszentrum.
🔌 Charging stations for eBikes and e-cars are available at the Natur-Erlebniszentrum.
🚻 Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at the Natur-Erlebniszentrum.
🚶♀️ 55 km of designated hiking trails and 13 km of riding trails are available.
🗺️ Guided tours are offered, including a "Große Militärtour Döberitzer Heide" by Terra Incognita Tours.
🌲 Explore specific routes like the 1 km Wildbienenpfad or longer loops like the 23.8 km Rundweg Döberitzer Heide.
💚 Heinz Sielmann Stiftung