The wilderness adventure trail in Criewen was created from the so-called wild forest path, which was heavily influenced by storm “Xavier” in October 2017. A section (1 km) was not cleared after the storm so that the wilderness could be experienced directly. This excursion shows the consequences of the storm and how the wilderness is developing: Fallen trees, huge root plates, dead wood that rots and gives rise to new life, an experience of nature that makes it clear how impressive wild forests can be.
Unfortunately, in February 2021, the wilderness adventure path was destroyed by an illegal chainsaw action by residents of Criewen, a shame for nature, but also for the many tourists for whom this rustic obstacle course was a highlight of their visit to the lower Oder valley. But even now the wilderness adventure trail is an experience, even if more for the eyes than for the muscles.
The wilderness adventure trail leads to the bisons, the real kings of the forest. Since 2012, the last domestic wild cattle in Europe have been kept by the Lower Oder Valley National Park Foundation in the only national park in Brandenburg. European bison were already at home here when there was no state of Brandenburg and no national park. They belong, so to speak, to the indigenous people who have now returned to their old homeland.
After a short walk through the national park, the excursion participants come to the real kings of the forest, who are expertly appointed by the board of directors of the Lower Oder Valley National Park Foundation, Dr. Ansgar Vössing. Sturdy shoes and binoculars are advantageous.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: , phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
The board of directors
