In Kayak through the Löcknitz jungle - late riser tour

The current is pushing you almost on its own, but now you have to maneuver and navigate around the beaver dam. Numerous meanders, dense tree growth, with some luck even the kingfisher await you on this canoe tour on the natural Löcknitz. You feel like in the jungle, can gently surrender to the element of water, swaying softly, and enjoy the different perspective. This late riser tour on the outskirts of the big city is a real microadventure insider tip.Your canoe experience:Short trip: with the RE1 from Ostkreuz in just 20 minutes to nature near Grünheide, east of BerlinEnchanted and wild: immerse yourself in the wild and romantic atmosphere of the Löcknitz streamRelaxing: Here you can find peace, listen to the birds, and hear the soul breathe. (Komoot user)Rewarding: go for a swim in Werlsee or end the tour at the beer garden at PeetzseeStart and finish: Grünheide. Funnys boat rental in the Gottesbrück district or at the provider Bootsverleih GrünheideDistance: up to 9 km / approx. 3-4hShort round tour from Funnys on the Old and New Löcknitz around Löcknitz Island: approx. 6.5 kmLong round tour from Funnys to Werlsee and back: approx. 9 kmVariable tour length from Bootsverleih Grünheide on Peetz- and WerlseePublic transport arrival: RE1 to Fangschleuse stationPublic transport departure: RE1 from Fangschleuse stationArrival tip:Arriving at Fangschleuse station, turn left and follow the L23. At the junction to L38, turn left. Follow Ernst-Thälmann-Straße and turn left, then turn half left into Gottesbrück street, where you will find the boat rental.The kayak adventure can begin.Relaxation upon arrivalYou get off the train and only a few hundred meters separate you from the entrance to the Löcknitz valley. You can explore a part of it on the enchanted Löcknitz River. But before you embark on your canoe adventure, you can take a deep breath on a short section of the 66 Lakes Trail. This trail will take you from Fangschleuse station through the fragrant forest to the Gottesbrück district and directly to Frank Pfennig of Funnys boat rental in about 30 minutes. Frank comes from an old boatbuilding family and is happy to rent you a canoe - kayak or Canadian canoe - and give you tips for your tour.Upstream or downstream?The Löcknitz is narrow, pristine, and shallow. Mostly moving in a leisurely flow, it can also sometimes flow faster here and there. Decaying trees lying toppled in the river, half grown in and peeking out of the water, make your tour a real microadventure. Then its time to maneuver, but dont worry, even beginners can do it! At some points, you will get the impression that you are paddling on a meadow, the water is so clear, and you can see fish and the lush green of the abundant aquatic plants. Do you spot the beaver lodge and the kingfisher? The section upstream is particularly wild and close to nature, which you are allowed to paddle up to the next bridge. Behind it is an absolute protection zone, where the Amazon then continues to spread eastward.Round tour around Löcknitz IslandA recommended tour can start from Gottesbrück towards the west. It meanders and offers a varied motorboat-free route on the Old Löcknitz in a magnificent landscape: huge ferns, willows and alders on the shore, wild and beautiful. Do you dare to pass the 4 giant frogs? Since the 1930s, the stone statues at the Frog Bridge have been guarding the river. Finally, the Old Löcknitz merges with the new Löcknitz, and you head back towards Gottesbrück. If you still have time, you can combine your tour with a detour to Werlsee.Relaxed atmosphere: Werl- and PeetzseeIf you prefer a more leisurely time on the lake, then rent a Canadian canoe at the boat rental at Peetzsee and explore Peetz- and Werlsee with its beautiful bathing spots. Maybe youll also circumnavigate Lindwall Island, also known as Love Island, which lies heart-shaped in Werlsee. In earlier times a campsite, now more of a lost place and nature reserve.If youre hungry from the tour, Funnys small shipyard café offers refreshments, a snack, and a selection of organic products from Friday to Sunday. Alternatively, you can end the day at Heydewirth with its idyllic lakeside beer garden or at Il Borgo before heading back to the big city.Plan your late riser canoe tour now!For your planning: Be sure to reserve in advance at the rental stations! Funnys mainly rents kayaks and a canoe. Tel. 03362 21386: return by 7:00 pmBootsverleih Grünheide (Online reservation for short trips 2:30 - 6:30 pm, only canoes) Return by 6:30 pmDont forget sun protection and insect repellent!Extra nature info:With its over 20 kilometers of natural shoreline structures, shaped by the freely meandering Löcknitz, the meadows, and the adjacent flower-rich mixed forests, the Löcknitz valley offers an ideal setting for relaxation. It is located in the Müggelspree-Löcknitz forest and lake area landscape protection area. Around 1,400 species of animals and plants and an extraordinary wealth of butterflies have been counted here on the Geo-Tag der Artenvielfalt (Day of Biodiversity). Among them are the endangered species of the Violet and Large Tortoiseshell butterflies. In winter, when the surrounding lakes and waters are frozen, numerous birds use the Löcknitz valley to search for food. The particularly sensitive part is protected by the Löcknitztal nature reserve.On this late riser hiking tour, you can also explore the enchanted Löcknitz valley from the land side!Dining tips:Grünheide: Heydewirt at Peetzsee, Il BorgoFangschleuse: Dionysos Greek Restaurant at the station