Leipzig Riverside Forest

The nature reserve is partially covered with hardwood forest and contains a large variety of endangered species.

[citation needed] Leipzig Riverside Forest is divided into separate southern and northern parts, between which is a corridor containing many parks and green areas along the banks of the White Elster.

Originally, the hardwood forest hosted more elms and black poplars which have become rare over the years, however the amount of old oaks with massive stems is still remarkable.

Some rather rare plants like the Geum rivale can also be found in the wet, almost swampy parts of the area.

[2] The common kingfisher has become quite rare in Germany, especially due to loss of habitat and as a result some waterways are closed-off from tourist paddling during the breeding season.