Sailing on the Havel lakes

Attractive sailing area west of Brandenburg an der Havel with numerous bays and islands. Idyllic anchoring points in fascinating natural surroundings. Lake plateau without bridges or locks. Attractive landing stages with catering facilities set amid the unspoilt countryside. For boats with hinged mast: detours to the lakes Wendsee, Großen Wusterwitzer See and Pritzerber See. Municipal slipways for smaller boats in Kirchmöser-Dorf and Plaue.

Length:
28 kilometres (Brandenburger Niederhavel, circuit tour via Lake Plateau,), extension to Lake Großer Wusterwitzer See approximately 5 kilometres or extension to Lake Pritzerber See approximately 12 kilometres, duration: individual, possible as day tour but also ideal for sailing trips lasting several days

Lake profile:Expansive lake area with several islandsExtension to Lake Großer Wusterwitzer See: branch canal, only suitable for small sailing boats with limited draught (retractable centreboard) and hinged mastExtension to Lake Pritzerber See: hinged mast required, River Havel completely sailable, motors not allowed on the Lake Pritzerber See
Start/finish:
Gaststätte Buhnenhaus (Brandenburg an der Havel), Malge, Kirchmöser, Plaue

On-shore outings:
Kirchmöser-Dorf: historic village centre, cycle path /hiking trail by the water

Detour:Beetzseekette (chain of lakes – from the town centre approximately 15 kilometres to Päwesin and back)Upstream along the Havel to Ketzin (approximately 20 kilometres from the town centre to Ketzin), potentially further along the Potsdamer Havel as far as Werder/Havel
Maps:
Wassersportkarte Potsdamer– und Brandenburger Havelseen available at the tourist information centres in Potsdam, and available for download at www.potsdamer-brandenburger-Havelseen.de.