Entering the area is forbidden on designated paths.
Applies only in the core zone outside paths shown in Annex 3 or signposted on site by the biosphere-reserve administration.
Description & Map
Summary
Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.
General information
| Location | Germany - Saxony - Bautzen, Görlitz |
| Area | 131.44km² |
| Year of foundation | 1997 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 96444a53-74d6-4b68-92b7-826ffa1c4fc2 |
Rules
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Cycling is only allowed on paths and tracks.
Only roads, paths and places; vehicle travel is prohibited in the core zone.
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on designated paths.
Only roads, paths and places dedicated to public traffic or expressly authorized in the care zone. No driving by ordinary leisure visitors in the core zone. Motor sport remains prohibited outside public traffic surfaces.
Water activities
Non-motorized watercraft are forbidden.
Nonmotorized boats on the Spree are exempt from 1 August to 31 December.
Motorized watercraft are forbidden.
Water sports with swimming aids are forbidden.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
General behavior
Fire is forbidden.
Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden.
Applies to significant damage or destruction of wild trees.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
Collecting small quantities of berries and fruits for noncommercial use is exempt.
Fishing is forbidden.
Applies to catching wild animals without reasonable cause.
Disturbing animals is forbidden.
Wilful disturbance and capture, removal, injury or killing without reasonable cause are prohibited. This rule concerns wild animals.
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.