Third Stage of the “Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route”: Zehdenick - Fürstenberg

The third stage of the Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route covers 41 kilometres from Zehdenick to Fürstenberg/Havel. Continuously running alongside the River Havel - parallel to the Havel Cycle Path - the route first heads to Mildenberg with its famous Ziegeleipark Brickworks Park. It then heads through Dannenwalde and Bredereiche before arriving at the small town of Himmelpfort with its peaceful monastery ruins. From here it is only a short way to the town of Fürstenberg/Havel with its three lakes.Length: 41 kilometresStart: ZehdenickFinish: Fürstenberg / HavelLogo / route sign: “Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route” logoHow to get there: Take the RE5 (Stralsund) regional express train from Berlin central station to Löwenberg/Mark. From here, take the RB12 (Templin) regional train to Zehdenick (about 1 hour).Return journey: Then take the RE5 (Wünsdorf-Waldstadt) regional express train from Fürstenberg / Havel to Berlin central station (about 1 hour).Route: Zehdenick, Mildenberg, Marienthal, Zabelsdorf, Wentow, Dannenwalde, Bredereiche, Himmelpfort, Fürstenberg / HavelPoints of interest/background information:Zehdenick: Maritime museum, Cistercian monasteryMildenberg: Ziegeleipark Brickworks ParkBredereiche: St. Martin village churchHimmelpfort: Monastery herb garden, Christmas grotto, Cistercian monastery ruinsFürstenberg / Havel: Ravensbrück National Memorial, parish churchPossible combinationsHavel Cycle PathQueen Luise Cycle PathLakes and Culture Cycle PathHistoric Town Centre Cycle Routes 2Historic Town Centre Cycle Routes 1Tour BrandenburgTrail conditions/surface: The route runs on newly developed, asphalted and well-signposted cycle paths and farm tracks with a little access traffic.Maps/Literature:“Radfernweg Berlin-Kopenhagen”, 1:75.000, Esterbauer-Verlag, Auflage: 08. (24. Juli 2015), ISBN-13: 978-3850004541, Euro 13.90“Radkarte Ruppiner Land”, 1:75.000, Esterbauer Verlag, Auflage: 1. (15. April 2011), ISBN-10: 3850003043, Euro 6.90