Between Bad Freienwalde in the north and Frankfurt/Oder, the Oderbruch stretches west of the Oder. This flat landscape was once a glacial hollow, in which the Oder River created an inland delta not dissimilar to today's Spreewald. The current landscape is the result of land improvement measures initiated by the Prussian King Frederick II in the mid-18th century. The numerous street villages bear witness to the settlement activity of new German, Austrian, and French-speaking Swiss residents. Place names such as Beauregard and Vevais refer to the latter.

The Oder Cycle Path runs along the Oder dike. Birds can be observed practically everywhere: the Oder-side dike foreland, with its wet pools, small lakes, extensive reed beds, and sandy shores, is as diverse as the birdlife itself. In spring and summer, the sounds of the Great Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler omnipresent companions, now and then the singing of the Bluethroat and the sonorous rattling of the Whisker Warbler into the concert. Bobbing on the shore Sandpiper, and breed on the dried-out areas Little Ringed Plover. Black kites, Sea eagle and Osprey patrol the river.

Behind the dike, on the western side, the flat agricultural landscape is repeatedly interrupted by marsh forests and damp reed beds. Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers and turncoats draw attention to themselves with their voices, stalking across the meadows and fields white storksthat breed in the nearby villages. While Cranes can be seen all year round, Great Egret, Seed and white-fronted geese as well as the white glowing Bewick's Swans and Whooper Swans the big attraction of the winter half-year.

The entire Oderbruch region is worth a visit for birdwatchers at any time of year. But don't miss the following areas: