Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf
13.6miLength
1,781ftElevation gain
6–6.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Wooded loop in the UNESCO World Heritage Beech Forest Grumsin, Brandenburg.
This hiking trail is the longest of the four Grumsin hiking trails, where hikers can get to know the extensive beech forests, their history and the wild animals that live in them. The last ice age created lakes and moors here and shaped this unique landscape. The route goes along natural forest paths, cobblestones, sandy paths and sometimes over hill and dale - good footwear is recommended.
The loop starts in Groß-Ziethen at the Geopark Visitor and Information Center; via Grumsin, Altkünkendorf, Gehegemühle, Zuchenberg, Luisenfelde and Töpferberg back to the starting point. The hiking sign is a red beech leaf. In Luisenfelde, the dairy sheep farm is worth visiting - there is a factory where homemade cheese gets sold.
Highlights:
- "Ice Age Experience" exhibition in the visitor center
- Great Black Lake
- Lake Wolletz
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Top sights
Großer Schwarzer See
Lake
Wolletzsee
Lake
Großer Plunzsee
Lake
Brackensee
Lake
Brackenseeberg
Peak
Adlerquelle
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Enjoy this 13.6-mile loop trail near Ziethen, Brandeburg. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Expected weather for Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 62 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 21 - 65 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 65 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 60 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 66 degrees/clear
Where is Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf located?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is a trail located in Naturschutzgebiet Grumsiner Forst/Redernswalde.
How hard is Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is considered a hard hike that covers 13.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,781 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is considered a hard hike that covers 13.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,781 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf a loop?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is a loop trail that covers 13.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,781 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is a loop trail that covers 13.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,781 ft. It takes about 6–6.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Dogs may be allowed on Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
According to trailgoers, Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is usually somewhat busy. Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there lakes at Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Yes, Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf is near Großer Schwarzer See, Wolletzsee, Großer Plunzsee, and Brackensee.
Are there wildflowers at Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Grumsin Loop: Red Beech Leaf in Naturschutzgebiet Grumsiner Forst/Redernswalde. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 4:06 am GMT+0