Get out of the daily grind and into the experience: When you are out and about in Saxony-Anhalt, you quickly realize that exercise here means more than just hiking and cycling. Between granite rocks and river meadows, between forest clearings and old bridle paths, an active lifestyle unfolds that is more varied than expected. Climbing on rocks, flying over treetops, horse riding through the Altmark, skating along new banks - or yoga in the forest in the morning and relaxing in the warm water in the evening.
On horseback: Riding, Feeling, Letting Go
Saxony-Anhalt is a state of riders. Riding rights are more permissive than in many other federal states, and riding and driving is generally permitted on public paths - even off the beaten track. In the Altmark in particular, extensive tours lead through open landscapes - on country lanes, through sparse forests or along old trade routes. Small villages and riding stables offer rest, accommodation and often also company. Those who embark on multi-day rides experience nature and speed from a perspective that slows you down.
The best-known routes include the Altmark Trail (over 200 km), the Elbe-Havel Trail and the Drömling Ride - a quiet, natural route through the UNESCO Drömling Biosphere Reserve in north-western Saxony-Anhalt. Many providers offer maps, rest stops and horse accommodation. - A scenically varied route that leads through the northern Düben Heath and combines quiet forest paths with panoramic views. Many providers offer maps, luggage transport or even guided tours.
Many children discover nature with all their senses on horseback. Many farms offer grooming horses, lessons, short rides and plenty of time to interact with the animal. For more advanced riders, the options range from dressage courses to western riding, from the farm circuit to trail riding. What's particularly nice is that many farms also offer accommodation for your own horse - anyone traveling together will find open doors here.
