Best forest trails in Barnim Nature Park
The Barnim Nature Park covers around 750 square kilometres and is the only large protected area shared by Brandenburg and Berlin. Extensive forests, numerous lakes, moors and almost untouched river valleys characterise its varied landscape. The Ackersöllen - small circular bodies of water - are home to the nature park's heraldic animal, the fire-bellied toad. Historic field and brick buildings, waterways and the remains of Slavic and German castles bear witness to the history of the region.
Top trails
- 4.8 (69)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular trail in the Barnim Nature Park, Brandenburg. The loop around the Liepnitzsee lake is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Wandlitz lake district. In summer, a stop at the forest pool is recommended to cool off in the Liebnitzsee - one of the cleanest lakes in Brandenburg. You can also take the ferry to the Liepnitz island "Großer Werder". Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Liepnitzsee - Oberseemoor nature reserve - Forest pool - Detour to the "Großer Werder"...
- 4.4 (62)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail in the Barnim Nature Park, Brandenburg. This beautiful hike leads along the Briese and through the moor. The route is an experience at any time. It starts at Birkenwerder S-Bahn station. The route is particularly famous for its wild and romantic riverside forests, which are home to many unique wild animals. With a bit of luck, beavers can be spotted. The path is mostly in the shade and at weekends it is quite crowded along the route. Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic and varied circular route in Hermsdorf, Berlin. This incredible hike starts at Hermsdorf S-Bahn station and leads through the beautiful Tegeler Fließ nature reserve, Berlin's largest contiguous Natura 2000 area. It passes through rustic marshland and forest. Highlights: - Accessible by bus and train - Lake Hermsdorf - Tegeler Fließ - Köppchensee - Sprintwiesenteich pond
- 4.5 (27)·Easy·12.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail in Berlin. A beautiful hike through the Barmin Nature Park along the Tegeler river valley, across the Eichwerder Moorwiesen. Parts of the trail belong to the Berlin Wall Trail. The starting point is at the Blankenfelde Kirche bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - Niedermoorwiesen nature reserve on the Tegeler Fliess - Boardwalk through the moor - Tegeler Fliess / Kindel Fliess - Berlin Wall Trail
- 4.7 (37)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWooded hike in Barnim, Brandenburg The route starts at Borsdorf railway station and leads to Birkenwerder through the beautiful Briesetal valley, part of the Barnim Nature Park. This is a large protected area that spans the states of Berlin and Brandenburg. The hike starts and ends at railway stations, so it is easily accessible by public transport. Highlights: - Elsenquelle spring - Helenen Spring
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Wandlitz Lake District, Brandenburg There are several pretty lakes along this popular route through the Barnim Nature Park. The largest of them, the Liepnitzsee, is completely circumnavigated. If you want, you can take the ferry to the island "Großes Werder" to stop there or take a break at one of the bathing spots. There are also several beautiful bathing spots along the shore path. There are other places to stop for refreshments, for example in Ützdorf. The...
- 4.2 (34)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular route in the Schönower Heide, Brandenburg. The hike starts at the Schönower Heide car park and leads along the game reserve, behind which fallow deer, red deer and mouflon live. In spring, the sound of the woodlark is beautiful and in late summer the purple blossom splendour of the heath marvesl. The nearby Gorinsee lake offers refreshment stops and bathing opportunities. Highlights: - Observation tower - Information boards - Wild animals
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·20.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis cross-border and history-steeped circular hike leads through the southern Aachen City Forest right up to the Belgian border. The trail explores the area around the Aachener Köpfchen, a prominent elevation in the border triangle, following a mixture of shaded forest tracks, historic border paths, and open meadow sections. A central highlight is the former "Köpfchen" border crossing and the remains of the Siegfried Line (Westwall dragon's teeth), which stand as silent stone witnesses of...
- 4.3 (15)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe Lübarser Weg is a great example of a green main route, as almost the entire route runs through green spaces and parks. The route begins in the historic centre of Lübars on the Barnim Plateau in Berlin and ends south of the popular Mauerpark. You only have to cross the road 10 times along the entire route.
- 4.6 (19)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrNature trail in Berlin This picturesque route starts at the Zerpenschleuser Ring bus station (accessible by bus and train). From there it heads north through Lübars Park and on to Brandenburg through the Eichwerder Moor meadows. The route is particularly beautiful in the area of the fen meadows at Tegler Fließ. Highlights of the hike: - Lübars leisure park - View from the Lübarser Höhe - Märkisches Viertel neighbourhood - Tegler Fließ - Moorland
Visitor info
Wandlitz is home to the Barnim Panorama visitor information centre, where you can find out about nature conservation and agriculture, among other things. Opening hours are daily, except Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (admission up to one hour before closing time).
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