First Stage “Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route”: Berlin - Oranienburg

The first stage of the Berlin - Copenhagen Cycle Route is 50 kilometres long and takes you from Berlin-Mitte to Oranienburg. First you pass the sights of Berlin such as the Brandenburg Gate. You continue along the River Havel via and then to Hennigsdorf. From there it’s just a stone’s throw to Oranienburg and its 17th century palace.Length: 50 kilometresStart: BerlinFinish: OranienburgLogo/route sign: “Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route” logoHow to get back: From Oranienburg take the RE5 (Wünsdorf-Waldstadt) to Berlin central station (about 30 minutes).Route: Berlin Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Westhafen (Western Harbour), Zentraler Festplatz event area, Wasserstadtbrücke bridge in Spandau, Bürger Ablage bathing area, Nieder Neuendorf, Hennigsdorf, Stolpe waterworks, Birkenwerder, Briese, Borgsdorf, OranienburgPoints of interest/background information:Berlin: Brandenburg GateNieder Neuendorf border towerBirkenwerder: Clara-Zetkin memorial siteOranienburg: Palace and park, Oranienwerk - cultural and creative venue, Sachsenhausen memorial and museum, Oberhavel organic herbsPossible combinationsEuropean Bicycle Route R1Berlin-Leipzig Cycle PathHavel Cycle PathMauerweg (Berlin Wall Trail)Havelland Cycle PathQueen Luise Cycle PathLakes and Culture Cycle PathHistoric Town Centres Cycle Routes - Route 2Dutch Circular TrailTrail conditions/surface: The route runs along newly developed, asphalted and well signposted cycle paths and farm tracks with just 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