Way of St. James Frankfurt (Oder) - Bernau near Berlin

On the northern Way of St. James from Frankfurt (Oder) via Müncheberg to Bernau, the rich history of Brandenburg is reflected. Not only does the city of Frankfurt (Oder) offer a glimpse into the past with St. Marien, the largest church in northern German brick Gothic, and other historical buildings. Along the way, various cultural monuments can be found. Historic city centers and numerous village churches characterize the northern Way of St. James.The route leads through meadow landscapes, past picturesque lakes and rivers. Extensive forest areas line the way. The various nature reserves and the nature park Märkische Schweiz fascinate with their great biodiversity. When observing nature, our thoughts are invited to contemplate the existential questions of life, which can often be better considered while on the road than in the everyday environment.Length: 111 km (4-5 days)Start: Frankfurt (Oder) / Destination: Bernau near BerlinRoute marking: stylized yellow scallop on a blue background. The closed side of the scallop points in the direction of travel. Traditionally, the Way of St. James is only marked in the direction of Santiago de Compostela.Arrival: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof with the RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder).Departure: From Bernau Bahnhof with the RE3 or S2 towards Berlin or with the RE3 towards Angermünde and Schwedt.Route: Frankfurt (Oder), Kliestow, Booßen, Sieversdorf, Gut Klostermühle, Alt Madlitz, Falkenhagen, Arensdorf, Hasenfelde, Heinersdorf, Tempelberg, Müncheberg, Schlagenthin, Hoppegarten, Sophienfelde, Werder, Garzau, Rehfelde, Strausberg, Wesendahl, Rudolfshöhe, Werneuchen, Löhme, Helenenau, Börnicke, Niebelungen, Bernau near BerlinInformation on the 7 individual stages: Frankfurt (Oder) - Sieversdorf (17 km), Sieversdorf - Falkenhagen (12 km), Falkenhagen - Müncheberg (23 km), Müncheberg - Garzau (20 km), Garzau - Strausberg (13 km), Strausberg - Werneuchen (15 km), Werneuchen - Bernau (17 km)Places of interest: Frankfurt (Oder): St. Marien ChurchBooßen and Sieversdorf: Village church and manor houseFalkenhagen: Fortified church, testament to the former importance of the site as a castle complexArensdorf: Village church, a Romanesque fieldstone building with presumably the oldest bell in the church districtHasenfelde: Late Gothic hall churchTempelberg: Romanesque fieldstone church by a lakeMüncheberg: Oldest town in the Mark BrandenburgNature Park Märkische Schweiz: Rotes Luch, a fen and source areaWerder: Village church with carvingsGarzau: Germanys largest fieldstone pyramid, village churchStrausberg: St. Marien Church, early Gothic pillar basilica made of fieldstones with beautiful ceiling paintings, StrausseeWesendahl: Late Romanesque fieldstone church from the 13th century, Wesendahler Mühle, one of the oldest and still functioning water mills in BrandenburgBörnicke: Castle and farmsteads made of field and brick stones, pilgrim silhouette by artist Ekkehard KochBernau: St. Marien Church and old town with city wallsCombination options: From Müncheberg to Fürstenwalde (Spree): Connecting route with the Way of St. James South Route from Frankfurt (Oder) to TeltowJakobsweg Via Imperii from Berlin to LeipzigCircular routes in the Märkische SchweizRoad condition / Route development:The route is fully signposted. The landscape is flat with no significant elevation differences.From Frankfurt (Oder), in addition to the northern route, there is a second option to hike on the Ways of St. James in Brandenburg: the southern route via Fürstenwalde and Erkner to Teltow. A connecting route between Müncheberg and Fürstenwalde combines both routes.Note:Some sections of the route are sparsely populated and have few gastronomic or shopping facilities. Accommodations also need to be carefully planned.Maps / Literature: Currently still in planning.