Fürstenwalde to Bad Saarow on the 66 lakes hiking trail (stage 10B)

The highest point of the hike is in the Rauener Mountains: at 150 meters, it offers a wide view of the Scharmützelsee. The observation tower in the Rauener Mountains is not only the highest point on this tour, but also on the entire 66 lakes hiking trail. If the visibility is good, you can even see the Tropical Islands or the Berlin TV tower.





Length: 14 km, duration: approx. 4 hours

Start: Fürstenwalde

Destination: Bad Saarow

Logo / route marking: Blue point on a white background

Arrival by public transport: From Berlin main station with the RE1 (Frankfurt (Oder)) to Fürstenwalde (approx. 45 min)

Departure public transport: From Bad Saarow with the RB35 (Fürstenwalde) to Fürstenwalde, then continue with the RE1 (Magdeburg) to Berlin main station (approx. 1 hour)

Course: Fürstenwalde, Rauen, Rauener Berge, Petersdorf, Bad Saarow




Description of the route / worth knowing: On this stage the route leads you from Fürstenwalde (Spree) via Petersdorf to Bad Saarow. At the beginning you cross the Spree over the old town bridge of Fürstenwalde, then you continue through the Rauener Berge to Petersdorfer See and finally to the historic Bad Saarow train station. The Rauener Berge are glacial terminal moraines south of the Berlin glacial valley. Today the Rauener Berge are a landscape protection area and a popular hiking region.





Sights:
Fürstenwalde: Heimattiergarten, St. Mary's Cathedral, brewery museum, city museum, culture factory, old town hall, remains of the city wall, lighthouse Rauener Berge observation tower Bad Saarow: historic station building, Scharmützelsee Road conditions / route expansion: predominantly unpaved roads

Maps / literature:"66-Seen-Weg, Hikeline hiking guide", publisher: Esterbauer GmbH, edition: 3 (2019), ISBN: 978-3-85000-760-3, 11.90 euros