Explore the Biesenthal Basin from Bernau

On this route into the Biesenthaler Becken nature reserve, you can explore the Bernau districts of Ladeburg and Lobetal, which, with their landscape-shaped structure, make the circular tour a special experience.

Length: 32 km

Start/Finish: Bernau train station near Berlin

Route: Bernau near Berlin, Ladeburg, Lobetal, Biesenthal, Lobethal, Ladeburg, Bernau near Berlin

Marking/Logo: red bar, green bar

Arrival / Departure: Train: from Berlin with the RE3 (Schwedt) to Bernau near Berlin (approx. 15 minutes). Car: from Berlin via the B2 to Bernau near Berlin (approx. 45 minutes). Directions: The starting point for the hike is Bernau train station. From here, follow the hiking trail marked with the red bar. The path first leads over Breitscheidstraße to the right onto Alte Goethestraße, then left onto Berliner Straße, and then right onto Bürgermeisterstraße. Leave the city center via Mühlenstraße and turn right at the traffic light intersection onto Jahnstraße, cross it at the pedestrian traffic light at the Rollbergeck business and medical center, and continue on the Berlin-Usedom cycle path to Ladeburg. In the center of Ladeburg, there is an old fieldstone church. Just before leaving the village, turn right onto Biesenthaler Weg and continue straight to Lobetal. Upon arrival here, cross the road leading to the village center. Continue on the paved path through the forest until reaching the point where the hiking trail marked with the red bar turns left towards Mechesee, where the first opportunity for a cool swim or a short break presents itself. However, continue straight on the cycle path through the forest to Langerönner Mühle. From here, the hiking trail is marked with a green bar. Behind the mill, there is a small path on the left that leads to a nearby small Sterinsee lake. From there, the path leads to the beautiful Biesenthaler Becken nature reserve. It is worth staying here and enjoying nature with all your senses. Continue on the Berlin-Usedom cycle path, and soon you will be in the southern part of the town of Biesenthal. Along Langerönner Weg and Berliner Straße, you will reach the marketplace where you can admire the reconstructed old town, the old town hall, and the Lutheran church in the Brandenburg town. Heading towards Lanke on Breite Straße, turn right onto Ruhlsdorfer Straße. After a short distance, you will reach Großer Wukensee. You can take a bus back from the center of Biesenthal to Bernau or walk back to Bernau, where you can turn onto "Am Heideberg" path at the southern entrance of the town. Follow the red bar and reach Hellsee, surrounded by beautiful mixed forest. At the northern shore, there is a path marked with a blue bar that leads directly along the water to Lanke. Before reaching the tip of the lake, follow the red bar towards Lobetal. Passing Plötzensee, you will eventually reach the tip of Mechesees in Lobetal. From here, it is only a few meters until you meet the starting path that leads back to Bernau.

Map recommendation: "Schorfheide - Uckermark - Barnim: 4in1 hiking map with active guide and detailed maps", 1:50,000, KOMPASS maps, edition: 2 (June 2021), ISBN: 978-3-99121-293-5, 11.99 euros