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Lake Werbellin

Lake Werbellin is an idyllic lake in Germany, known for its picturesque location and diverse recreational opportunities.

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Attractions at Lake Werbellin


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Hiking Trail · Barnimer Land
Werbellinsee round
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.2 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 53 m
Descent 53 m

Werbellinsee round on 30.10.2021. It is about 23 km. Our step app shows 21.5 km. We had perfect weather, dry ground and about 14 degrees, sunny.

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from Michael "Micky" Seidler,   Community
Hiking Trail · Barnimer Land
Around the Schorfheide
Premium content Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 138.1 km
Duration 34:34 h
Ascent 494 m
Descent 508 m

135 km through the Schorfheide: forests, lakes, Grumsin beech forest, Werbellinsee and the historic Chorin Monastery – nature and culture perfectly ...

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Cycling · Western Pomerania
Berlin-Usedom long-distance cycle route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 331.4 km
Duration 22:30 h
Ascent 493 m
Descent 555 m

From Germany's capital to the sun island

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 28.1 km
Duration 1:58 h
Ascent 218 m
Descent 218 m

A beautiful, densely wooded route leads us around Lake Werbellin in the Schorfheide. This was already used as an exclusive hunting ground for ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 1:39 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 18 m

Theodor Fontane was already enchanted by the sight of Lake Werbellin, calling it a "fairy tale place." Follow the poet's footsteps for a stretch ...

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from TMB Tourismus Marketing Brandenburg GmbH,   TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH
Hiking Trail · Barnimer Land
20 1006 To Askanierturm and Silkebuche
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 62 m

Circular hike from Eichhorst through the Schorfheide to Askanierturm and Silkebuche.

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from Burghard Seibold,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 187.6 km
Duration 11:30 h
Ascent 223 m
Descent 249 m

On this route we follow a section of the Berlin-Usedom-Wollin-Stettin cycle path. We start in Berlin-Mitte, pass through many sights and countless ...

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from Janes Huff,   TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Barnimer Land
Out and about in the Schorfheide Game Park
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 113 m
Descent 127 m

An idyllic tour from Groß Schönebeck to Altenhof awaits us. We cycle through Germany's largest nature reserve, the Schorfheide. The route takes us ...

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recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.9 km
Duration 2:16 h
Ascent 62 m
Descent 67 m

Die rund 16 km lange Rundwanderung führt von Joachimsthal durch die Schorfheide zu Bärens Kirchhof, das ist ein eisenzeitliches Gräberfeld mit ...

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from Martin Klitscher,   Community
Hiking Trail · Barnimer Land
Werbellinsee Route
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 25.8 km
Duration 6:20 h
Ascent 78 m
Descent 21 m

From Ruhlsdorf along the Finow Canal, then up the Werbellin Canal and along the entire Werbellin Lake to Joachimsthal

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from Raffaele Nostitz,   Community
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Lake Werbellin is located in the Barnim district in Brandenburg, about 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin. It is nestled among extensive forests and offers a breathtaking setting for nature lovers.


Location and Features

The lake has an area of around four square kilometers and is among the cleanest lakes in Germany. With a depth of up to 55 meters, it is considered one of the deepest lakes in this region.


Touristically Relevant Sights

A popular attraction at Lake Werbellin is the historic lifting bridge that crosses the Finow Canal. It was built in 1874 and allows ships to travel back and forth between the canal and the lake.


Cultural Highlights and Events

Near the lake is the Niederfinow ship lift, which is considered a technical monument. Visitors can learn more about the history of the canal and enjoy an impressive view of the surrounding landscape here.


Culinary Specialties

In the restaurants along the shore, guests can try regional specialties such as fresh fish from Lake Werbellin or hearty Brandenburg cuisine. A special highlight is the freshly caught pike-perch, which is often found on the menus.


Important Outdoor Activities

Lake Werbellin offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can sail, surf, fish, or paddle a canoe across the crystal-clear water. There are also well-marked hiking and biking trails along the lake and in the surrounding forests.

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Reviews

  • April 09, 2025
    Murphy Bluebird 
    April 08, 2025
    Schöne Tour. Der naturbelassene Pfad hinter Altenhof hat tatsächlich mal ~25m lang das Gefühl vermittelt, dass es doch sehr abenteuerlich wird. In der Passage passen selten zwei Füße nebeneinander und das Gefälle ist schräg genug, dass man sich lieber an Wurzeln und Geäst festhalten mag. Auf der Westseite der Route geht man ein paar Kilometer entlang der Straße. Zwar ist der See immer schön in Sichtweite aber auf so einem Betonweg verliert sich irgendwie für mich doch der Charme einer Wanderung in der Natur ein bisschen. Beim "Camping am Spring" hatte ich die Hoffnung, dass man früher von der Straße wieder direkt an den See kommt - leider ist der Campingplatz eingezäunt und abgeschlossen gewesen. Mit kleinen Irrwegen bin ich etwas mehr als 24km gelaufen. Abgesehen von der Distanz und der einen Passage hinter Altenhof denke ich, ist das eine eher leichte- aber schöne Wanderung Fun Fact: Ich habe auf der Tour gelernt, dass man zwar dicke Autos auf Wiesen stellen darf - aber keine Hunde.
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    Written April 09, 2025
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    Werbellinsee round
  • May 23, 2021
    Maximilian Huber
    Sehr schöner, ruhiger Weg mit einer schönen Auswahl von kleineren Wegen fernab der Hauptroute
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    Written May 23, 2021
  • November 01, 2020
    Uwe M.
    October 25, 2020
    Sehr schöne Tour durch die Schorfheide!
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    Written November 01, 2020

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