Köthener Heideseen Hiking Trail

In the Krausnicker mountains between Groß Wasserburg and Köthen, the traces of the Ice Age glaciers are particularly apparent. Köthen on the southern shore of Lake Köthener See was founded in the 16th century as a Wendish village. Lake Köthener See is the largest of eight lakes surrounding the village. The altitude difference between Lake Köthen and the 144-metre high Wehlaberg mountain, which is about 2 kilometres away, is more than 100 metres. It is challenging route for hikers interested in nature and geology. But even if all you are looking for is some peace and quiet and nice countryside, you must visit the Köthener Heideseen lakes. The “Kühns Gasthaus” restaurant on the village green serves hearty traditional fare. The route is partly identical with the E10 (European Long-Distance Path) and the 66-Lakes Trail.Length: 9 kilometres (2.5 hours)Start/finish: KöthenLogo/route sign: green spot against a white backgroundHow to get there:Public transport: Not easy - takes at least 3 hours!Car: From Berlin via the A113, A13, L74 and Köthener Strasse to Köthen (about 1 hour).Route: Köthen, Lake Pichersee, Lake Mittelsee, Lake Schwanensee, Wehlaberg, Lake Schwanensee, Lake Mittelsee, Lake Triftsee, KöthenSights:Grey heron colonies at Lake Köthener SeeWehlaberg observation tower (144 metres)Possible combinationsLarge 7 Lakes TourEuropean Long-Distance Path E1066-Lakes Hiking TrailTrail conditions/surface: not specifiedMaps/Literature:“Topographische Freizeitkarte - Wandern, Radfahren - Dahme Seengebiet”, 1:25.000, Verlag: Landesvermessung und Geobasisinformation Brandenburg, 1. Juli 2010, ISBN: 978-3-7490-4078-0, Euro 6“Große Radwander- und Wanderkarte Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen: Ausflüge zwischen Märkisch Buchholz, Teupitz, Königs Wusterhausen und Storkow (Mark)”, 1:35.000, Verlag: Barthel, A, Auflage: 3 (1. Juni 2015), ISBN-13: 978-3895910920, Euro 5.90