This is important to us!
01. A Visit to Nature
About 60% of the Uckermark region is designated as a nature and landscape conservation area.
The three national nature landscapes—the Unteres Odertal National Park, the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, and the Naturpark Uckermärkische Seen—help preserve our landscape.
It is particularly important to treat these areas with consideration and responsibility.
02. Nature Guide
On foot or by canoe, in a group or on your own.
Experienced nature and landscape guides accompany you on the trails through the Uckermark. Some areas of the region can only be accessed on foot or by vehicle with a certified nature guide. And the tour guides and city guides also have a lot to share about the country, its people, and the region’s history.
03. Wild Camping
The rules regarding wild camping (tenting, spending the night under the open sky [bivouacking], spending the night in a camper or RV) vary by federal state.
In Brandenburg, hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and water sports enthusiasts are permitted to camp in the open countryside for one night. Overnight stays on private property are permitted only with the owner’s consent. Tents may also be set up and used at designated bivouac sites (see §22 BbgNat-SchAG).
Between sowing and harvest, entering fields and grasslands—and therefore also camping there—is not permitted. Camping is generally prohibited in nature reserves and in the forest (according to Brandenburg State Forest Act (LWaldG)!
In any case, you should leave the area just as you found it and not leave any traces behind!
Overnight stays in RVs or campers are permitted only at designated RV parking areas or campgrounds.
04. Opening Hours and Seasonal Hours
The Uckermark is a very sprawling region.
Not every town has restaurants, shops, or places to stay. You should also take the providers’ peak seasons into account.
05. Trail Markers
We recommend staying on the signposted and marked bike, hiking, and water trails. Although wild animals have grown accustomed to humans, when we stray from the trails, we are encroaching on their habitat.
Hiking trails are not suitable for cyclists.
06. Information for Cyclists
On weekends and holidays, we recommend leaving your own bike at home and using local bike rental services.
The bike compartments on trains are often quite full.
Many accommodations offer the option to charge your e-bike battery. These are marked with the logo “Charge the battery? Sure!”
07. Avoid Trash
Anything you bring into nature must also be taken back out again.
Trash isn’t just a nuisance—it’s also a major problem for nature.
Reusable water bottles and the Uckermark lunchbox (available at tourist information centers) help with this.
08. Behavior in the Forest
Dogs must be kept on a leash in the forest and in areas near the forest.
Smoking, starting fires, barbecuing, and camping are not permitted.
In emergency situations, the emergency response centers can help—please provide the appropriate number to the emergency response center so that assistance can be provided quickly.
Information on the current wildfire danger level can be found here
09. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Uckermark region has a well-developed network of charging stations for electric cars, which is being continuously expanded:
, including locations in Schwedt, Criewen, Templin, Lychen, Nechlin, Hohengüstow, Angermünde, Prenzlau, Gramzow, and Flieth.
10. Restrictions on Our Trails
In order to continuously improve the quality of the trails, there may be occasional restrictions on bike paths, hiking trails, and waterways due to construction work.
Information is available at all tourist information offices.