Melchow to Falkenberg Mark on the 66 lakes hiking trail (stage 6A)

This tour is one of the most wooded stages, which is very varied and surrounded by a special silence. Untouched lakes in a swamp and forest landscape, but also small villages, welcome hikers on the way.

Length: 22 km, duration: approx. 5:30 h

Start: Melchow

Destination: Falkenberg (Mark)

Logo/Route marking: Blue dot on a white background

Arrival public transport: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof with the RE3 (Angermünde) to Biesenthal, then continue with the RB24 (Eberswalde) to Melchow (approx. 45 min).

Departure public transport: From Falkenberg (Mark) with the RB60 (Eberswalde) to Eberswalde, then continue with the RE3 (Lutherstadt Wittenberg) to Berlin. (about 1h)

Course: Melchow, Schönholz, Trampe, Cöthen, Falkenberg (Mark)

Directions/Fun Facts: The trail starts at Melchow station. Here you can visit a care station for wild animals. In Schönholz you will find typical Brandenburg farmhouses, which have been lovingly renovated. In Trampe there is a former castle on a spacious site. Behind the castle park next to the old excavation of Breydin Castle you will find an ideal place for breaks. Then it goes via Cöthen to Falkenberg (Mark).

Sights:Melchow: Care station for wild animalsSchönholz: Brandenburg farmhouses, Nuns' flowTrampe: Castle, ruins of Brydin Castle
Road conditions/upgrading: mostly unpaved roads

Maps/Literature:"66-Seen-Weg, Hikeline Wanderführer", Publisher: Esterbauer GmbH, Edition: 3 (2019), ISBN: 978-3-85000-760-3, 11,90 Euro