Discover Kreuzkamp

Kreuzkamp is a destination for travellers who want to combine waterscapes with nature watching. The focus is on the Kreuzkamp lake landscape and wildlife whose use of the water can be seen in a range of behaviours. There are also marked trails and a cycling corridor, allowing you to plan your outing around nature, walking or cycling.

From Extraction Pits to a Lake Landscape

The Kreuzkamp lake landscape consists of former extraction ponds that were transformed into a lake landscape in 2008 and 2009. The water surface covers approximately 15 hectares. Its origins connect a former use with a later transformation. When exploring Kreuzkamp, you can therefore also see its present-day character as the result of change over time. This provides a concrete point of reference for planning your trip: water is not just a passing backdrop here, but the central nature theme.

Watch Birds and Dragonflies

Reed-dwelling birds such as great crested grebes and reed warblers breed in the area. Kingfishers and white-tailed eagles search here for food, while numerous dragonfly species use the waters to reproduce. This brings together different animal behaviours: breeding, foraging and reproduction are distinct subjects for observation. The species present may vary depending on the season. If you are travelling with children, these differences can help focus your shared attention on the landscape: What roles do the animals mentioned play, and how are those roles connected to the aquatic habitat? This keeps the focus on behaviour and habitat rather than on a simple list of species.

Get Around on Foot or by Bike

The visitor map of the area around Kreuzkamp shows hiking and cycling trails, parking areas, information boards and the designated boundaries of the nature reserve. This gives you several points of reference as you prepare: you can decide whether to focus on walking or cycling routes and which information on the map matters for your outing. As infrastructure may change, please check local conditions before your visit.

There is also a corridor for cyclists along district road 15. It connects the Offendorf side with the direction of Gremmersdorf; individual sections are assigned to Kreuzkamp. The corridor was renewed in 2023 as part of a project. This adds a specific connection between the directions mentioned to the information provided by the visitor map. When planning, you can weigh up whether the designated cycling trails around Kreuzkamp or the corridor along the district road better suit your plans.

Choose Accommodation for Your Outings

When looking for accommodation, it is worth starting with the kind of day you want to have. Will nature watching be the main focus? Would you rather set off on foot, or are you planning a cycling tour? This way, your decision is based not only on the name of the place, but also on the outings you want to take from your chosen starting point. Your plans for the day remain flexible enough to adapt your observations to the season without presuming a particular route or sighting.

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