Nature Reserve Guide
Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung is a 501-hectare nature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, characterized by the near-natural lower courses of the Stepenitz and Maurine rivers. This landscape features extensive boggy lowlands and narrow valley sections cutting through moraine plateaus, offering a mosaic of habitats including meadows, pastures, and remnants of forests. The area's diverse terrain and riverine environment make it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
The Stepenitz-…
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22.2km
01:20
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.6km
03:14
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.2km
03:17
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200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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57.5km
02:24
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260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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59.0km
02:43
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250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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46.6km
01:54
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220m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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54.3km
02:15
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270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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14.7km
03:46
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.93km
01:31
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.18km
02:06
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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106km
06:22
420m
420m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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26.2km
01:41
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Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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50.9km
02:58
210m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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41
runners
11.2km
01:10
40m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:13
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.87km
00:30
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.3km
02:19
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.4km
01:11
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110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.8km
02:26
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features diverse landscapes like river valleys and moraine plateaus, providing varied terrain for exploration. More than 80 routes are available on komoot.
Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction. There are 86 routes available for various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region. These include Cycling in Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung, Road Cycling Routes in Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung, and Hiking in Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung. Additional guides cover MTB Trails, Running Trails, Easy Hikes, and Gravel Biking.
A popular touring cycling route is the "Cycle Path Through the Fields – Priwall Beach loop from Dassow," which is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) long and rated easy. Another option is the "View of Lake Dassow loop from Dassow," a moderate route spanning approximately 31.3 miles (50.3 km). These routes offer scenic views of the landscape.
Yes, Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung features several road cycling routes. The "Redewisch Beach, Boltenhagen – Boltenhagen Beach and Pier loop from Dassow" is a moderate route of about 35.7 miles (57.5 km). Another option is the "Herrnburg Village Church – Schwanbeck Dock on the B105 loop from Dassow," covering approximately 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
Mountain biking trails range from easy to difficult. The "View over the Bay of Lübeck – View of the Baltic Sea loop from Dassow" is a difficult route of about 65.6 miles (105.6 km). An easier option is the "View of Travemünde – Bohlenweg - southern Priwall loop from Dassow," which is approximately 16.1 miles (25.9 km) long.
Hiking routes vary in difficulty. The "Stepenitz Riverside Path – Stepenitz near Dassow loop from Dassow" is an easy route of about 2.4 miles (3.8 km). For a moderate challenge, the "Small Stream – Picnic Area at Prieschendorf loop from Stepenitz- und Maurine-Niederung" covers approximately 6.2 miles (10.0 km).
The reserve is characterized by the near-natural lower courses of the Stepenitz and Maurine rivers. A notable geological highlight is the Prieschendorfer Os, a natural monument formed during the Ice Age. The old Dassow-Schönberg railway embankment also offers unique vantage points over the landscape.
The generally flat to gently undulating topography of the lowlands and river valleys is suitable for relaxed rides, making it conducive for family-friendly touring and road cycling. Routes rated as 'easy' on komoot, such as the "Cycle Path Through the Fields – Priwall Beach loop from Dassow," are good starting points for families.
The terrain for cycling in Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung is diverse. It includes generally flat to gently undulating lowlands and river valleys, ideal for touring and road cycling. More rugged sections of the moraine landscape and forest paths provide engaging trails for mountain biking and gravel biking.
The Stepenitz- Und Maurine-Niederung is a 501-hectare nature reserve located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It encompasses extensive boggy lowlands and narrow valley sections shaped by the Stepenitz and Maurine rivers.
Yes, there are jogging routes available. An example is the "Former Railway Embankment loop from Prieschendorfer Os," a moderate route of about 7.0 miles (11.2 km). Another option is the "Former Railway Embankment loop from Dassow," an easy route covering approximately 3.0 miles (4.9 km).

