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Find become Or www.foerderverein-mueritz-nationalpark.de Photos: Sandra Bartocha (Cover photo), Nora Künkler Kartis, BargteheideMaps: 2019 UmweltDruckerei, die Print: village Kratzeburg of and paddle the towards villages ca Blankenförde of Userin. or You the up-to-dat information about accommodation on our website." Müritz - RUNDRUM Rostock Neubrandenburg You can reach the national park region You fi nd bus timetables and via four train stations. Th e National Malchow Waren (Müritz) up-to-date information at: Park Ticket for bus transport is on off er www.mueritz-rundum.de and from April to October. With this ticket, www.mvvg-bus.de. you and your bike can travel along the Klink Eastern shore of Lake Müritz through Sietow Müritz Kratzeburg the national park. Th e ticket is also valid Nationalpark- line for the ferries (Weiße Flotte) and the Boek Müritz- Bus 619 (MVVG) bus route dat-Bus which connects the dat Bus Nationalpark localities of Waren and Rechlin on the Neustrelitz Western shore of Lake Müritz. Between Röbel/Müritz the towns of Neustrelitz and Feldberg Rechlin operates the bus route 619. It stops at MÜRITZ rundum the entry points to the World Heritage Wesenberg 5 km Site “Ancient Beech Woodlands” at the Mirow villages of Zinow, Dianenhof and Carpin. Berlin THE NATIONAL PARK IN BRIEF THE NATIONAL PARK IN BRIEF THE NATIONAL PARK IN BRIEF Waren (Müritz) Let nature be nature Becoming a woodland wilderness Nature is in constant change. The western part of the national park is characterized In national parks nature is not designed by wide-ranging pine woodlands. Most of them were according to human standards. planted only 200 years ago for forestry purposes. Kratzeburg These woodlands are young. Now they are developing Müritz Nature has time to develop according into an undisturbed woodland wilderness. to its own standards. Boek Neustrelitz The empire of the beech trees Our role is to observe and admire, after all, processes are taking place here which Around the village of Serrahn, ancient beech Rechlin we override in other parts of our world. woodlands have survived changeable times. National parks are part of our heritage They are home for numerous animals, plants Wesenberg and an opportunity for our future. 5 km and fungi. The ancient woodland is very valuable in our intensively used landscape, a treasure trove for biological diversity. Müritz-National Park Young and old woodlands Habitats in the Müritz-National Park Spacious woodlands, sparkling lakes and wonderful bogs The Müritz-National Park has a size of 322 square create the stage for sea eagle, cranes and red deer. The kilometres and is the largest German national park on Müritz-National Park conserves these original landscapes, land. The larger area, with Lake Müritz at its eastern that have something wild awaken our respect for nature. boundary is characterised by pine woodlands and large bogs. In the smaller area around the village of Serrahn 72 % woodlands remarkable ancient Woodlands have survived the times. 13% lakes A woodland of this world 8% bogs Information for discoverers The ancient beech 7% Meadows, pastures woodlands became a and fields Following the tracks of the fish hunters UNESCO World A ranger or nature guide will accompany you Heritage site in 2011. 322 km² on guided walks to watch sea eagles, ospreys Together with for further beech woodland areas in is equivalent to and co. Starting points are the National Germany and Primeval Beech Forests of The Carpathians Park Information Centres in Federow and and other Regions of Europe these last remains of Boek. Please bring your binoculars! the worldwide unique woodlands are protected. 45.000 football pitches IN THE LAND OF A THOUSAND LAKES IN THE LAND OF A THOUSAND LAKES DO’S AND DON’TS Water worlds Please park on designated car parks • Drive on public roads only and respect limitations to traffic such as Blankenförde From the largest lake in Northern Germany, the Müritz, Information for discoverers "Frei für Anlieger" (only for residents) und "Berechtigte frei" (permit holders only). to a small woodland lake, every water has its own character. The world underwater is hidden to us under In the empire of the bog lands Stay on marked paths • More than 450 km foot paths and the sparkling surface. The inhabitants have a secret and The Eurasian bittern is locally also known as the 270 km of cycle paths lead you through this wild nature. Cycling on designated footpaths disturbs other visitors who also fascinating existence. There are spiders, that live in Moorochse (bog ox) or Mooskuh (bog cow). This are walking. air bubbles. Carnivorous plants are on the hunt for tiny bird lives a hidden life in large extends of reed. water fleas. You can find water scorpions, back swimmers You can hear its muffled mating call for miles and Don't take anything from nature • All living creatures in the national park are protected. Every animal, every plant and and freshwater jellyfish. There are two waterside hiking this has given this small heron its name. North every fungus has a role to play in the web of life. Collecting routes in the national park. You are allowed to use of the village of Blankenförde, there is a footpath mushrooms and berries is therefore only permitted for your own consumption and in the development zones. your canoe between the villages of Kratzeburg and called “Rote Rohrdommel“ (red bittern) that Don't leave your rubbish behind • Rubbish in the national Zwenzow or between the localities of Boek and Mirow. will lead you into the habitat of this shy bird. As park is not a pleasant sight. Drink cans or plastic waste can Due to permittion of motorized boats, tranquillity part of a European funded project large areas become deadly traps for wild animals. Take everything you brought back home with you. and unique nature experiences are guaranteed. of wetland were restored successfully. In 2016 more bitterns than ever before were counted. Please do not smoke in the woodlands • Open fire is not Ankershagen permitted, including cigarettes. A cigarette stub thrown away has started many wood fires. From woodland fire risk level 5 upwards, some wood areas may have blocked access. Take your dog on a lead • Even the most faithful four-legged friend may be tempted, when it has a hare, fox or deer in front of its nose. Safe wild animals from the dangerous hunt and Information for discoverers Bogs full of secrets your dog the danger of disappearing in the woodlands. Numerous bogs are dotted around the landscape like Only camp on designated camping sites • Camping inside the The spring of the river Havel eyes. There are places full of secrets, where their equally national park is generally not permitted. Please use the official The last ice age left a large terminal moraine in mysterious inhabitants live. Different types of dragonflies camping site offers. You can find an overview of national park friendly hotels and guest houses at www.mueritz- the North of the national park. This range of hills hover around visitors on the boardwalks. Grass snakes nationalpark-partner.de is the watershed between the North Sea and the are taking energy from the sun. Sticky leaves of the Use designated bathing sites only • This is where bathing is Baltic Sea. The spring of the river Havel is near carnivorous sundew capture small insects. Bogs are a permitted. Jetties or meadows invite you to stay. Waterfowl the village of Ankershagen. The Havel then flows habitat and the protector of our climate. Many drained can retrieve to quieter parts of the lake shore. towards Berlin and into the river Elbe. On the trail bogs in the Müritz-National Park have been restored. “Oranges Reh“(orange roe deer), you can walk Standing water conserves matter. Dead plant material Don't use drones • The birds of the national park have the authority in the air. It is not permitted to use model planes or around the spring area of the river Havel. This is does not decay, but stores carbon as peat. The largest aerial vehicles of any kind. Animals perceive these as threats. a hilly landscape of lakes and woodlands. For the bogs are along the Eastern shore of Lake Müritz. You young Heinrich Schliemann, this landscape was his can experience and explore smaller bogs on boardwalks Attention! Nature also means danger! • At any time, inspiration to become an archaeologist. The museum near the Wienpietsch lakes South of Waren or in the you have to expect falling trees or branches. The state of in Ankershagen is designated to Schliemann.