The reserve of “Wittenberger Heide” is in the west of town by the Elbe. It is an really unique retreat where you can swim and sunbathe on its sandy beaches that stretch along the shore-side and walk the 3km long round trail in the mixed forest. Either or both are an exiting discovery tour.
Another reserve just close by (east of the pier) is called “Wittenberger Elbwiesen”, also a beautiful walk, ca. 1km long. Its takes you along the beach and around a marsh area.
You can get there by HADAG ferries from Landungsbrücke to the pier in Wittenberger on week-ends and public holidays.
By car, you pass Blankenese and continue to Rissen. Then you take off to Wittenbergen and go all the way south towards the Elbe and to the end of Rissener Ufer where you’ll find a parking lot.
Bus 189 takes you to “Tinsdaler Kirchweg” from there you will need to walk down the Wittenberger Weg and go right on the Rissener Ufer that takes you to the beach and reserves.
The S-bahn takes you to “Rissen”, from there you’ll have a bit to walk.
Other nature reserves:
North of these reserves you have a moor/marsh land reserve “Schnaakenmoor” that offers a 4 km round-tour.
There are lots more! Click this link and choose the ones you are intersted in with the mouse. You will find all the infos you need (in german).
Wish you an exiting day of exploration!
