Circular hiking trail around Katerbower Lake

The circular hiking trail around the Katerbower Lake offers recreation close to nature, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The idyllic lake lies on the edge of the charming village of the same name in the Temnitz district. In the center of the village rises the prominent tower of the church built of fieldstone and brick; old farms and country houses are lined up next to each other. From here, the trail continues along fields and natural forest paths until it meets the overgrown lake shore on the southern bank. Especially anglers seek the silence of nature here. The clear, only about 3 meters deep Katerbower Lake belongs to the top fishing lakes in the region due to its large fish population. The circular trail around Katerbower See is part of the "Temnitzpfaden" - a series of hiking trails through the Temnitz district, which are currently being renovated.

Length: 9 km
Duration: 2-3 hours
Start/finish: village church in Katerbow, Dorfstraße, 16818 Temnitzquell OT Katerbow
Logo/trail markings: "Temnitzpfade" markings, green hiking trail signs
Arrival/departure: RE6 to Neuruppin, then bus 762 to Katerbow

Route description/highlights along the route:
The circular hiking trail begins and ends in the village center of Katerbow. You will find parking lots along the village road, and there is also a bus stop on the village thoroughfare. From the church you walk south along the road to Walsleben, past the farm Katerbow - here live stress-free and with plenty of space the "Echte Haveländer Apfelschweine". Continue counterclockwise around the lake, which covers about 62 hectares. On the southern shore you can take a break at a nice resting place with a wonderful view of the lake. From now on, the hiking trail leads you on natural paths through the forest and past the two residential places Charlottenhof and Buchenwald. Afterwards, the trail turns left again towards the village. Here you can end your hike with a visit to the Luisenhof Katerbow - it is not only home to an oil mill, but also a café with a small farm store.