Stage 2 Circular hiking trail Around the Schorfheide

Caribbean sand & Open land - from Biesenthal to Eichhorst: Running like on clouds? Around the nature park town of Biesenthal, this is possible thanks to Ice Age sand - and it almost feels like walking on its own on the nature paths along the Werbellin Canal. Hikers can explore the fascinating landscape northeast of Berlin on the Rund um die Schorfheide trail - covering 135 km in 7 stages. Those who choose this circular route have the opportunity to experience the UNESCO World Natural Heritage, hike in the footsteps of the Ice Age, and enjoy the Schorfheide and the Barnim Nature Park. The trail is characterized by open landscapes, Caribbean sand, forest, and plenty of water.Length: 23 kmWalking time: approx. 5.5 hoursStart / Finish: Biesenthal, train station / Eichhorst town centerMarking / Logo: Blue treeArrival: to Biesenthal RB 24 from Berlin or Eberswalde, arrival by bus 896 from BernauRoute description: The Barnim Nature Park awaits us at the beginning of our second stage just north of Biesenthal with another nature highlight: along the Finow, the wild landscape section surprises us with great natural views and wonderfully soft sand dunes. Caribbean feeling included! Afterwards, we immerse ourselves deeply in the forest and march on wide and narrow paths accompanied by the Pregitz stream - before the forest spits us back out in front of Marienwerder at the Grafenbrück lock and invites us to take a break in the lovely beer garden.The first lock already reveals it and by the time we cross the Oder-Havel Canal, it is clear: this stage will be even more water-rich! And so, at the Pechteich Lake, we are greeted by a dreamy view framed by reeds, water lilies, and treetops. Nature paths at water level bring us close to the realm of the beaver.For kilometers, dream paths along the Werbellin Canal lead us close to the water: this highlight section allows us to effortlessly advance on soft ground until we reach our destination for the day, the lock town of Eichhorst, to observe the lively activity during the locking process.Points of Interest: Schlossberg with Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm, Wehrmühle, Finowtal-Pregnitzfließ, Finow Canal, Oder-Havel Canal, Werbellin Canal, Rosenbeck and Eichhorst locks, Eichhorster EicheTrail conditions: Forest paths, asphalted in townsMap recommendation: Pharusplan Schorfheide with the Rund um die Schorfheide hiking trail and node system for cyclists, scale: 1:42,000, Publisher: Pharus Plan, 5th edition 2021, ISBN: 978-3-86514-142-2, Price: 5 € and free accompanying booklet