African Swine Fever
Current information on restrictions in the Lower Oder Valley National Park due to African Swine Fever in the Uckermark district.
Due to the current occurrence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars, officially ordered protective measures apply in parts of the Uckermark district.
The containment measures affect the use of designated local paths, including cycling, hiking, and water trails. Furthermore, riding, hunting, and fishing are prohibited in the restricted areas.
Dogs must be kept strictly on a leash, and ASF gates must be properly closed after passing through.
Entering forests and open landscapes (fields, meadows, agricultural areas, all areas outside closed localities and outside built-up areas) is prohibited.
The designated restricted areas must be observed. Due to the current situation, short-term adjustments to the restricted areas may be necessary. The use of alternative routes is recommended.
Information on Hiking, Water, and Cycling Trails
The sub-areas Criewener Polder/Stützkow, Schöneberger Wald/Gellmersdorfer Forst, Schwedter Polder A, Polder 10 (Fiddichower Polder), Polder 4 including the adjacent forest area Teerofen, Fiedrichsthaler Polder 5 and 6 are located within the ASF defense fences. Within these sub-areas are the towns of Schöneberg, Stützkow, Alt Galow and Neu Galow of the city of Schwedt/Oder, as well as the towns of Stolpe/Oder, Linde, Gellmersdorf (partially) and Crussow (partially) of the city of Angermünde.
A current Overview map of the restricted areas can be viewed HERE .
Affected hiking and water trails with access prohibition:
- Adventure Trails: Quellerlebnispfad and Knüppeldamm
- Floodplain Path
- Path of Floodplain Views
- Wild Forest Path
- as well as parts of the Märkischer Landweg (stage 7 and stage 8 between Crussow and Criewen) and Way of St. James (stage 3 and stage 4 between Criewen and Crussow). Hikers on the Märkischer Landweg or Way of St. James can alternatively use train lines RB61 or RE3 between Angermünde and Schwedt/Oder or bus 468 from Angermünde to the Criewen, National Park Visitor Center stop
Not affected:
- The Oder-Neisse Cycle Route and the Kranichradtour (note construction-related detour between Gartz (Oder) and Mescherin) as well as the Uckermärkischer Radrundweg are available for normal personal and tourist traffic
- Hikes on the designated cycle paths on the dike are possible
- The canoe rest stops can be visited or used
- The observation tower near Stützkow can be experienced
- The guided canoe tours of 7 km and 11 km through the Lower Oder Valley National Park from Schwedt/Oder, as well as the guided canoe tours from Gartz (Oder) and Mescherin, are still possible
- Besuch des Besucherzentrum des Nationalpark Unteres Odertal im Nationalparkhaus und der Manufaktur Blausieb im Nationalparkladen in Criewen
- Besuch der Nationalparkstadt Schwedt/Oder, der Ackerbürgerstadt Gartz (Oder) sowie Mescherin
- Visit the Tobacco Museum and the former tobacco factory in Vierraden
The National Park administration and the Nature Watch perform area control as part of their official duties.
The regulations are in effect from July 11, 2026 until approximately July 30, 2027.
We endeavor to inform about changes or lifting of restrictions as quickly as possible.
Alle Angaben ohne Gewähr und Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit.
General Information on African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever is a notifiable animal disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. African Swine Fever is harmless to humans and other domestic and farm animal species besides pigs.
Modes of Transmission
- direct contact with infected animals or their carcasses – blood is the most efficient transmission route
- consumption of food waste or pork products/preparations
- indirect transmission routes – vehicles, contaminated equipment including hunting equipment, agricultural machinery and tools, clothing
Given the current animal disease situation with several confirmed cases in Brandenburg, it is important to comply with all ordered measures to prevent further spread. This applies not only to livestock farmers and hunters, but all citizens and day-trippers can contribute to containing the spread of the disease through their own behavior.
Further information and current restricted areas at www.uckermark.de/asp
Contact
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ASF Crisis Center
Karl-Marx-Straße 1
17291 Prenzlau - Tel.: 03331 268465
- krisenzentrum-um@uckermark.de
- www.uckermark.de/asp
Contact
Lower Oder Valley National Park
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Lower Oder Valley National Park – Administration
OT Criewen, Park 2
16303 Schwedt/Oder - Tel.: 03332 26770
- nationalpark-unteres-odertal@nlpvuo.brandenburg.de
- www.nationalpark-unteres-odertal.eu
District Veterinary Office
Health and Veterinary Office
Veterinary Services Department
Dr. Wendlandt, Official Veterinarian
Karl-Marx-Straße 1, House 7
Tel.: 03984 701139
ASF Crisis Center Angermünde
Contact Person ASF Crisis Center
The Uckermark district has established a crisis center at Gartenstraße 1, Angermünde.
The staff can be reached as follows:
Email: krisenzentrum-um@uckermark.de
Tel.:
– Alexander Lehmann: 03331 268466
– Renate Theuer: 03331 268467
– Marko Kaatz: 03331 268468
– Marco Gielke: 03331 268 469
Animal Disease General Order
Animal Disease General Order for the control of African Swine Fever in wild boars dated 2024-09-06, ordering and announcing the following measure:
Lower Oder Valley National Park
“Measures to protect against the spread of African Swine Fever are also being implemented in the National Park. This is done by erecting protective fences, some of which run through the National Park area.
Service Hotline
Agriculture and Environment Office
Uckermark District Administration
Tel. 03984 701168
Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 1 PM
Tel.: 0331 8665666
ASF Crisis Center Prenzlau
Karl-Marx-Straße 1
17291 Prenzlau
Tel.: 03331 268465
Email: krisenzentrum-um@uckermark.de