Best river 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
- 4.4 (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 (36)·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
- 4.3 (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.
- 4.5 (17)·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...
- 4.6 (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
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrNature hike in Barnim, Brandenburg. On this tour, you forget that you are in Brandenburg and feel transported to the low mountain range. Along the near-natural lowland stream, not only dippers and grey wagtails feel at home. The route invites you to linger and explore. In the water, you can observe westerlies, brook lampreys and stone loaches as you hike along large sessile oaks and old beech trees. These provide marvellous shade, especially on warm summer days.
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed circular hike in Mühlenbecker Land, Berlin A beautiful hike through the tranquil forests around Summter See. From lovely views of the surrounding waters and the idyllic Tegeler Fließtal valley to cultural and historical attractions, this route offers pretty much everything you would expect from a leisurely circular tour. Highlights of the hike: - Summter See - Mühlenbeck Lake - Dammsmühle Castle - Tegeler Fließtal
- 4.3 (21)·Moderate·25.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrBeautiful 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
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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