Dahme Cycle Path

The Dahme Cycle Path connects the city of Berlin with popular attractions in the southern outskirts of Berlin. It follows the course of the river Dahme and starts in Berlin-Köpenick, where the Dahme flows into the Spree. Along the river you can find many places of interest such as the radio town of Königs Wusterhausen and the town of Dahme. The Dahme Cycle Path crosses the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, the Golßener Land region and ends at the source of the river near Kolpien.Length: 122 kilometresStart: Berlin Köpenick / Finish: Drahnsdorf (about 100 kilometres - and another 25 kilometres to the source) Logo/route sign: green-blue meandering river with the name “DahmeRadweg” underneath itHow to get there: Take the RE3 from Berlin central station to Berlin Südkreuz. From here, take the S46 and S47 regional train to Spindlersfeld (about 45 minutes).Return journey: From Drahnsdorf take the RE5 (Rostock) to Berlin central station (about 1.5 hours). If you continue for another 25 kilometres to the source you would need to take the same route back.Route: Berlin Köpenick, Königs Wusterhausen, Dolgenbrodt, Märkisch Buchholz, Golßen, Dahme/Mark, Kolpien, sourcePossible combinations:European Bicycle Route R1Elster Bicycle TourFläming-SkateGherkin Cycle PathHofjagdweg Cycle PathHistoric Town Centres Cycle Routes 5Historic Town Centres Cycle Routes 6Around BerlinSpree Cycle PathTrail conditions/surface: The route takes you along cycle roads and designated cycle paths, over asphalted roads and side roads as well as paved farm tracks and forest paths. It is mostly paved and very suitable for cyclists. The Dahme Cycle Path is marked throughout with cycle path signs and the Dahme Cycle Path logo.Maps/Literature:Axel von Blomberg: “Dahme-Radweg (Radfernwege)”, 1:50.000, Verlag Grünes Herz; Auflage: 1 (23. September 2014), ISBN-13: 978-3866361379, Euro 7.95“Große Radwander- und Wanderkarte Naturpark Dahme-Heideseen: Ausflüge zwischen Märkisch Buchholz, Teupitz, Königs Wusterhausen und Storkow (Mark)”, 1:35000, Barthel Verlag, Auflage: 3 (1. Juni 2015), ISBN-13: 978-3895910920, Euro 5.90