Radrundtour im Süden Brandenburgs

Forty-one Kilometers Around the Dahme Lakes

Wildau S-Bahn station at Bahnhofsplatz is the start and finish of this loop, and it was deliberately chosen: The S46 stops here, allowing you to reach the forty-one kilometers without changing trains and leave just as comfortably in the evening. The route is mostly on paved paths, partly through forest areas, and the terrain in the Dahme-Spreewald district is flat enough that the route remains manageable even for inexperienced legs. Around the route, the paths are well developed: roadside cycle paths, asphalted secondary roads, and paved forest and farm tracks alternate. Scenically, the loop is located in the middle of the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, one of the most lake-rich sections of Brandenburg. If you want to take your bike on the S-Bahn, you should know that there is no entitlement to do so: it is only possible in the marked multi-purpose compartments and only if there is actually space. On beautiful weekends, this can be tricky, which is why an early start here makes double sense. The same applies to the return journey, and anyone who wants to shorten the route en route will find a second station in Königs Wusterhausen, from which the way back to Berlin also works without changing trains.

Königs Wusterhausen, Four Lakes, and a Bridge Just for Bikes

The thematic center of the tour is Königs Wusterhausen with its castle and castle garden, which is suitable for a longer break. In addition, there are the Funkerberg (Radio Hill) and the Dahmeland Museum, both within walking distance of the town center. The route continues via Zernsdorf, lining up Lake Zeesen, Lake Todnitz, Lake Ton, and Lake Dolgen. A special feature is a bridge over the Dahme, which was built specifically for cyclists and pedestrians and closes the loop at a point where a large detour would otherwise be necessary. In the same area, there are other worthwhile destinations: the historic drawbridge at the Neue Mühle lock, the water tower and church in Niederlehme, and a spot from which you can see the Müggelturm near Grünau. If you want to swim, you’ll find a swimming spot at Krossinsee near Wernsdorf and the Grünau lido, and for refreshments, the traditional restaurant Hanff’s Ruh in Grünau Forest is close to the way back to Wildau. Because the loop remains flat and the lakes are evenly distributed along the route, it can easily be divided into stages of approximately ten kilometers each.