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“Cycling and bathing” is the motto for this tour in the area to the south-east of Berlin. Even at the start in Königs Wusterhausen, the fragrance of clear lakes fills the air all around. On warm summer days, the imagination is fired by the appealing idea of jumping into the refreshing lake. But reality is just a moment away. Just a few kilometres from the town’s borders, in Zernsdorf and Kablow, the first of a total of ten lakes – and as many bathing areas – are waiting for families to jump in or enjoy a picnic. The River Dahme accompanies cyclists to more lakes in the chain of blue pearls in Bindow, Dolgenbrodt and Prieros. On the later stages between Lake Bestensee, Zeesen and Königs Wusterhausen, views are once again dominated by clear waterways.Length: 36 kilometresStart/finish: Königs Wusterhausen stationLogo/route sign: not specifiedHow to get there:Train: Take the S5 (Hoppegarten) from Berlin central station to Berlin-Lichtenberg. From here, continue with the RE2 (Cottbus) to Königs Wusterhausen (about 45 minutes).Car: From Berlin via the A113 and A10 to Königs Wusterhausen (about 1 hour).Route: Königs Wusterhausen, Kablow, Bindow, Dolgenbrodt, Prieros, Gräbendorf (detour to Haus des Waldes), Körbiskrug, Zeesen, Königs WusterhausenPoints of interest/background information:Königs Wusterhausen: Castle, local history museum, Kreuzkirche church, Broadcasting and Radio Technology Museum, Kiebitzpark, DRK lido “Neue Mühle”Prieros: Village church, local history museum, organic gardenGräbendorf: Haus des Waldes (forest school)Gussow: Children’s farm, sports boat centrePossible combinations: Dahme Cycle PathTrail conditions/surface: not specifiedMaps/Literature: “Große Radwander- und Wanderkarte Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen: Ausflüge zwischen Märkisch Buchholz, Teupitz, Königs Wusterhausen und Storkow (Mark)”, 1:35000, Barthel Verlag, Auflage: 3 (1. Juni 2015), ISBN-13: 978-3895910920, Euro 5.90