European long-distance hiking trail E11 - from Friedrichshagen to Buckow (Märkische Schweiz)

Starting at Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station, you first hike through the spa park to the Erpetal nature reserve. Along the Neuenhagen Mill Stream, which is home to endangered fish species, you can enjoy lush meadow landscapes. Following the blue line marking, passing magnificent villas, you reach the famous Hoppegarten racecourse. The path continues through Neuenhagen to the charming town of Altlandsberg. With its historic old town, the castle estate, and cozy restaurants, Altlandsberg practically invites you to take an extended break. After a refreshing break, you leave the town area and cross country to the northern tip of Lake Bötzsee. Along the shore, there are many natural swimming spots inviting you for a refreshing dip. The route leads to the Herrensee nature reserve and further through shady mixed forests to Rehfelde and Garzau. In the last approximately 10 kilometers, the Märkische Schweiz enchants the experienced hiker with all its charms. Through mountains and valleys, you pass through the Rote Luch to the pearl of Märkische Schweiz, Buckow, from where you can take the journey back home with the museum train. Please check the departure times in advance.Length / Duration: 51 km / 13 hStart / Finish: S-Bahnhof Friedrichshagen / Bahnhof Buckow (Märkische Schweiz)Route: S-Bahnhof Friedrichshagen - Hoppegarten - Neuenhagen - Altlandsberg - Strausberg - Rehfelde - Buckow (Märkische Schweiz)Places of Interest / Knowledge: Museum at the Friedrichshagen Waterworks Hoppegarten Racecourse Neuenhagen Swimming Pool Historic Old Town of Altlandsberg Manor House and Castle Church of Altlandsberg Altlandsberg Brewery and Distillery Herrensee Nature Reserve Lange-Damm Meadows and Barnim Hills Garzau Pyramid & Bunker Buckow Narrow-Gauge Railway & Museum Brecht-Weigel-Haus Buckow The best restaurants: Morsteins Restaurant, Neuenhagen Alt-Berg Restaurant, Altlandsberg Märkische Schweiz Restaurant, Buckow (Märkische Schweiz) On-site information: Buckow (Märkische Schweiz) Tourist Information Altlandsberg Tourist Information Strausberg Road Conditions / Route Development: Partly asphalt and cobblestone, sidewalks, weather-dependent easily walkable field and forest paths