Bicycle tour to the centre

The destination of this bicycle tour enjoys a curious distinction: it is the centre of the former GDR. Located near Weitzgrund, this is a popular destination within Hoher Fläming Nature Park. There is even a midpoint book at the refuge in which you can record your visit for prosperity. The next destination is Verlorenwasser, with the stream of the same name. From here you can take a detour into Werbiger Heide nature reserve: note that the forest path can be extremely sandy in places, depending on the season. Via Werbig, the tour passes along a beautiful tree-lined avenue to Schmerwitz. The pottery and farm shop are worth a visit, and the farm restaurant is the perfect place for a break. From Schmerwitz, the route leads to Hagelberg, where Napoleon’s troops were successfully routed in 1813. At the highest summit cross in Brandenburg, you can sign the summit book and enjoy the view. The tour then returns to Bad Belzig via Klein Glien and Borne.

Length: Starting from Bad Belzig station, 31 kilometres

Start/finish: Bad Belzig

Logo/route sign: Cycle routes with destination signposting

Route: Bad Belzig, Weitzgrund, Verlorenwasser, Werbig, Schmerwitz, Hagelberg, Klein Glien, Borne, Bad Belzig

Sights:Bad Belzig: Eisenhardt Castle, SteinTherme spa, spa gardensWeitzgrund: Centre of the former GDRWerbig: Half-timbered churchSchmerwitz: Estate with farm shop, restaurant and Hagelberg pottery centre with summit cross and summit bookTrail conditions/surface: Combination of self-contained cycle paths and country roads with little to moderate traffic. Paved cycle path from Bad Belzig to Weitzgrund.

Railway stations: Bad Belzig

Maps/Literature: Faltblatt-Flyer vom Naturpark Hoher Fläming "Tourentipp 4: Radtour zum Mittelpunkt" and “Unterwegs mit dem Rad zu Burgen, Bächen und Bockwindmühlen”