Hiking in Lychen

Idyllic and almost a little hidden in the middle of the Märkisch pine forest lies the Stübnitzsee, surrounded by hills of the end moraine landscape, where even small climbs have to be mastered.

Over 217 kilometers, the Märkischer Landweg leads with its 10 stages across the Uckermark and simultaneously through three National Natural Landscapes: the Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park, the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, and the Lower Oder Valley National Park. The German Hiking Association awarded the Märkischer Landweg the designation "Quality Trail Walkable Germany."

A beautiful natural landscape with numerous lakes and two cultural highlights make this route a real experience.

On the Woblitz circular route, you hike along a total of seven larger or smaller lakes, each idyllic in its own way.

An idyllic hike in a secluded setting

Great Kastavensee - Small Kastavensee - Kastaven - Feldberg Lake District - Small Brückentinsee - Upper Kastavensee - NSG Kastavenseen-Molkenkammersee

A hike from the rafting town of Lychen to Himmelpfort. Start and finish are accessible by public transport.

Through Light Woodlands and Along Dreamy LakesThe 3000-inhabitant town of Lychen is the western gateway to the Uckermark region. The town is surrounded on all sides by seven lakes, some stretching lengthwise, others round in all directions — this is often referred to as the "Lychen Lake Spider." Since 2010, Lychen has carried the official additional designation "Rafting Town," as rafting was a main source of income for the residents for centuries. The six-meter-high former city wall remains only in small sections, and of the three gate towers, two survive as remnants. The Tuberculosis Sanatorium built in 1902 in the Lychen district of Hohenlychen was widely known. In 1940, it was converted into a Waffen-SS hospital and in the last months of the war, Heinrich Himmler, the Reichsführer-SS and commander-in-chief of Army Group Vistula, resided here with his staff. The architecturally impressive complex was used as a hospital for the Soviet army from 1945 until 1993 and is currently being converted into upscale holiday apartments. Himmelpfort, with its monastery ruins, is picturesquely located on the western edge of Lake Moderfitz and is a popular excursion destination year-round. Last but not least, Lychen is of cultural-historical significance: in 1879, thumbtacks were invented here.

It is said that Lychen lies amidst seven lakes. This hike always follows the shores of at least four of these lakes - Nesselpfuhl, Wurlsee, Stadtsee, and Oberpfuhlsee. With small detours, you can even get to know two more lakes - Great Lychensee and Alt-Plachter Graben.

Swampy alder carr forest, open pine heath, rich beech mixed forest – a varied forest hike on a demanding route length for experienced hikers.