Best trails near Scharmützelsee
4.3(91 reviews)
Want to check out Scharmützelsee from the trail? Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including camping, hiking, and backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Scharmützelsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (25)·Moderate·17.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrIdyllic bike tour around the Scharmutzelsee, Brandenburg. This relaxing oasis is just outside of Berlin. Located a little to the south-east, there is wonderful relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the city in the Scharmutzel holiday region near Bad Saarow. Bad Saarow can easily be reached by train. This route runs along the entire shore and circles the lake for almost 30 kilometers. Along the way there are a number of options for taking a break, renting a pedal boat, throwing a fishing...
- 4.1 (19)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, Brandenburg. The hike is easily accessible by train, as it starts at the Wendisch-Rietz train station. You walk clockwise around the small and the large Glubigsee and briefly get to know the north shore of the Springsee. At the Kleiner Glubigsee there is a place to stop for refreshments close to the route.
- 4.6 (16)·Moderate·14.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrQuiet stretch of the 66 lakes circular route near Bad Saarow, Brandenburg. The eleventh stage of the 66-Seen-Rundweg starts in the famous health resort Bad Saarow and leads along the Scharmützelsee (which Theodor Fontane nicknamed "Märkisches Meer" because of its size), a small jungle and the highest German inland dune near Storkow. Fields, forests and bodies of water alternate with bathing opportunities. You should allow around 6 hours of walking for this stage. Highlights: - Fishing...
- 4.1 (10)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrRelaxing route at the Scharmutzelsee, Brandenburg, Germany This beautiful route leads to the Märkisches Meer, as Fontane once called the Scharmutzelsee. In addition to pure nature, it offers a wonderful holiday feeling. Start is at Bad Saarow station, it goes to the shore path, which is followed almost the entire route. A bit of it goes along the nature trail. Natural bathing spots invite to cool off and take a break from the hike. In Wendisch-Rietz there are numerous places to stop and stay...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·27 mi·Est. 10–11 hrVaried loop in Brandenburg. The bike tour leads around the Scharmutzelsee and the Großer Storkower See. It is mostly on bike paths or roads with little traffic. It starts in the well-known spa town of Bad Saarow, directly at the train station, so that arriving departing by train is easy. Since the region has long been shaped by tourism, there are numerous restaurants and ice cream parlors along the way. Highlights: - Saarow thermal baths - lidos - Fountain of Literature Park - Storkow...
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrRefreshing section of the 66 Lakes Trail near Wendisch-Rietz, Brandenburg. The 12th stage is a quiet section of the 66-Lakes Circular Trail and leads along the Scharmützelsee and Großer Glubigsee lakes, the Springsee, Grubensee and Godnasee lakes to the Spree. Most of the time, the route runs along unsurfaced forest and field paths, but where it passes through villages, it sometimes runs over pavement. In Neuendorf and Leibsch, with a bit of luck, storks can be observed in their nests in...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·21.6 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrStage 5 of the Oder-Spree-Tour. On the fifth day, the Oder-Spree-Tour leaves Bad Sarow and the idyllic Scharmützelsee and soon crosses the Kölpiner lakes and the Oder-Spree Canal before heading back along the Spree to Erkner. Marking: Nature Park Owl on a yellow background Highlights: - Fürstenwalder Stadtforst - Dahme-Heideseen nature park
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrDiverse hike in Brandenburg From Fürstenwalde it goes through rustling mixed forests to the well-known health resort Bad Saarow on the beautiful Scharmützelsee. There is a lot to discover here and numerous places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Bad Saarow harbor - Fontane Literature Park
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·23.5 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrWooded loop in the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, Brandenburg. This round tour begins and ends at the Wendisch-Rietz train station, so you can easily arrive and depart by train. It leads around the Großer Glubigsee, to the Springsee, to Werder and Kossenblatt. You hike back to Limsdorf and the starting point through lush forests and across fields. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Scharmützelsee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Scharmützelsee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Scharmützelsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Scharmützelsee is Scharmützelsee Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 17.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,532 ft.
What is the longest trail near Scharmützelsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Scharmützelsee is Scharmuetzelsee and Großer Storkowersee Lake Loop. This trail is estimated to be 27.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Scharmützelsee?
Scharmützelsee: With an ascent of 2,490 ft, Wendisch-Rietz - Limsdorf - Kossenblatt has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Scharmuetzelsee and Großer Storkowersee Lake Loop with 1,965 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Scharmützelsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Scharmützelsee is 66-Seen-Rundweg Stage 12: Wendisch Rietz - Neuendorf am See with a 3.6-star rating from 6 reviews.