Best backpacking trails in Brandeburg

Wonderful circular route in the Spreewald, Brandenburg. The start and finish of this tour is the charming and, with 130 inhabitants, very tranquil town of Leipe. Here, it is worth visiting the local history centre, where exhibits such as traditional clothing and other cultural artefacts provide information about historical and contemporary life in the Spreewald. The route then runs along the typical canals and foothills of the Spree and there are always pleasant places to stop for...

Tour around the large Seddiner See lake, Brandenburg. The starting point is the car park at the campsite - from here you cycle clockwise once around the Großer Seddiner See. You will definitely need an off-road bike for the shore areas, as the route leads over uneven roots. Even if you are travelling on foot, you should take good care here.

Idyllic cycle tour around the Scharmützelsee, Brandenburg. This relaxing oasis lies just outside Berlin. Situated to the south-east, the Scharmützel holiday region near Bad Saarow offers wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Bad Saarow can be easily reached by train. This route runs along the entire shore and circles the lake for almost 30 kilometres. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to take a break, hire a pedalo, cast a fishing rod into the water or...

Historic section of track near Potsdam, Brandenburg. The first stage of the 66 Lakes Circular Trail begins in Potsdam at Luisenplatz. Along Sanssouci Palace and through parks, the route alternates between paved roads and forest and meadow paths to Jungfernsee and Heiligen See. Here you can discover the New Garden and Cecilienhof Palace. The route continues to Schlänitzsee and the final destination, Marquardt Palace. Highlights: - Marble palace - Pfingstberg with viewing towers -...

Stage 4 of the long-distance cycle path "Havel-Radweg," Brandenburg. This is the fourth stage of the almost 400 km long Havel Cycle Path, which follows the river that gives it its name from the source near Ankershagen to the mouth near Gnevsdorf and is one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Germany. The fourth stage of the Havelradweg begins in Potsdam and ends in Brandenburg an der Havel. In the NSG Ketziner Havelinsel area, you go through an extraordinary landscape. There are...

Natural circular hike in the Schlaubetal, Brandenburg. This wonderful hike runs through the wild and romantic Schlaubetal valley. It starts at the Kupferhammer, where you can also stop for refreshments. The route follows the banks of the Schlaube via Siehdichum to Bremsdorfer Mühle and back again. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Heaven and hell viewpoint near the route

Varied circular trail in the Spreewald, Brandenburg. The starting point is easily accessible by bus and train. From the old town centre of Lübbenau, the route leads via the small village of Boblitz to Leipe. You cycle along the countless small canals that are so typical of the Spreewald and can stop again and again to explore the area. There are numerous opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Large Spreewald harbour - Harbour on the Holzgraben near the route -...

Natural circular route in Brandenburg. This route leads around the beautiful Sacrower and to the Lehnitzsee and Jungfernsee. In summer, the Sacrower See is a popular place for bathing, but hiking in the area is worthwhile all year round. The route can be walked in both directions, and there are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Sacrow Castle - Römerschanze - Rehberg

This route follows stage 1 of the Berlin Wall Trail, connecting Hermsdorf with Schönefeld on a historically and urbanly fascinating section across the capital. The cycling tour starts at Tegeler Fließ and leads via Lübars into the heart of Berlin. Passing the Reichstag, the government district, and Checkpoint Charlie, it reaches Engelbecken and the East Side Gallery, the longest remaining stretch of the Wall. Following the Landwehr Canal and passing the water buffalo meadows, the route...

Beautiful section of track in Brandenburg. The fourth stage of the 66-lake circular route begins in the former fishing village of Henningsdorf and leads through the Briesetal. First it goes along the banks of the Havel - a flooded area very rich in birds. The breeze, which gives the valley its name, makes the tour very varied as a swamp, forest river and small lake landscape. Highlights: - water mills - Wassermühlen - Stolper Heide - Historic town center of Wensickendorf