7 Lakes Tour

The city of Brandenburg uses its supplement “Havel” not only to distinguish itself from the federal state of the same name: the aim is to instantly make tourists aware of the distinctive charm of this “cradle of the Marches”, especially since its location on the waterfront is not limited to the river. On the tour between Brandenburg and the Kirchmöser district, cyclists can see for themselves how the Havel fills a large basin on the western edge of the city. It is so large that it bears the names of several lakes. This “ocean” provides a wide range of beautiful resting and picnic spots for day trippers.Length: 34 kilometresStart/finish: Brandenburg an der HavelLogo/route sign: green and blue sign with white reed symbolDirections:Train: From Berlin Zoologischer Garten to Brandenburg a.d. Havel (approximately 1 hour).Car: From Berlin via the A115 and A2 to Brandenburg a.d. Havel (approximately 1.5 hours).Route: Brandenburg a.d. Havel, Neustadt, Altstadt, Kirchmöser, Plaue, Wilhelmsdorf, Brandenburg a.d. HavelPoints of interest/background information:Brandenburg an der Havel: Archäologisches Landesmuseum im Paulikloster (archaeological museum), St. Katharinenkirche church, historic town hall with Roland statueKirchmöser: water tower, Industrielehrpfad (industrial history trail)Plaue: palace and park, fisherman's villageMalge: Nature trail and display panelsPossible combinationsHavel Cycle PathTour BrandenburgTrail conditions/surface: The route is mainly asphalted, no significant elevation gainMaps/Literature:"Potsdam – Havelland – Fläming: Fahrradkarte", 1:70000, KOMPASS-Karten; Auflage: 3 (1. März 2016), ISBN-13: 978-3850262729, Euro 7.99"Naturpark Westhavelland Süd: Topographische Freizeitkarte", 1:50.000, Landesvermessung und Geobasisinformation Brandenburg, Auflage: Neuauflage. (1. November 2012), ISBN-13: 978-3749040803, Euro 6