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  • At the harbor of Lake Scharmützel.
    At the harbor of Lake Scharmützel. Photo: Heiko Zahn, stock.adobe.com

Scharmützelsee

The Scharmützelsee in Germany is a beautiful travel destination with a variety of leisure activities and sights.

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Activities at Scharmützelsee


Attractions at Scharmützelsee


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Long Distance Hiking · Havelland
66 Lakes Hiking
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 410.1 km
Duration 105:00 h
Ascent 985 m
Descent 985 m

The 66 Lakes Hiking Trail is one of Brandenburg's main hiking trails and probably one of the most attractive flatland hiking routes in Germany.

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Dahme Seengebiet
Discover the Oder-Spree Lakeland and Spreewald by bike.
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 224.4 km
Duration 15:24 h
Ascent 802 m
Descent 762 m

This is our summer bike tour 2012. We cycled comfortably in five days through the Oder-Spree lake district and the beautiful Spreewald.

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 61 km
Duration 11:35 h
Ascent 63 m
Descent 63 m

Route from 2021-03-29, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data is listed under "Additional Info".

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Seenland Oder-Spree
Jan-Ullrich-Tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 84 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 39 m
Descent 39 m

On this route, we cycle through the lake landscape between Bad Saarow and Storkow and visit the Museum of Bicycle Curiosities in Storkow.

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from Janes Huff,   TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH
Hiking Trail · Seenland Oder-Spree
24 0307 In den Rauener Bergen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.7 km
Duration 2:49 h
Ascent 181 m
Descent 182 m

Circular hike in the forest from Petersdorf over the Rauener Mountains to Bad Saarow

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from Burghard Seibold,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Seenland Oder-Spree
Great Devil's Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 39 m
Descent 39 m

This route offers us, in addition to scenic highlights and culture, the opportunity to relax by lakes and at beach baths.

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from Janes Huff,   TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Seenland Oder-Spree
Oder-Spree route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 246 km
Duration 15:00 h
Ascent 325 m
Descent 324 m

The Oder-Spree route offers us, besides nature experiences and historical highlights, also the opportunity to relax in the thermal spa.

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from Janes Huff,   TMB Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH
Long Distance Hiking · Brandenburg
66 Lakes Trail (66-Seen-Weg)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 419.3 km
Duration 101:35 h
Ascent 795 m
Descent 795 m

The key to the fields is at our doorstep! The 66 Lakes Trail (66-Seen-Weg) allows you to explore the surroundings of Berlin. This hiking trail ...

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Office National Allemand du Tourisme
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.7 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 144 m

Very forest-rich route up and down through the very hilly forests (pronounced terminal moraine), especially recommended in summer and autumn as the ...

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from M G,   Community
Hiking Trail · Seenland Oder-Spree
Bad Saarow - Fürstenwalde/Spree
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 3:46 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 112 m

Hike mostly along the 66-Lakes Route, with a break at the Rauener Berge lookout tower.

5
from Heiko Blachut,   Community
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Discover the region

The Scharmützelsee is located in the state of Brandenburg, about 50 kilometers southeast of Berlin. It covers an area of around twelve square kilometers and is one of the largest lakes in the region.


Location and Features

The geographical location of the Scharmützelsee is particularly charming: nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Oder-Spree lake district, it offers an idyllic setting for nature and water sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by dense forests and gentle hills, the lake invites you to relax and enjoy.


Touristically Relevant Sights

In the immediate vicinity of the Scharmützelsee lies the well-known spa and wellness resort Bad Saarow, which is worth visiting with its historic buildings, charming town center, and thermal spa. The Hubertushöhe Castle, a magnificent manor house from the 19th century, also impresses with its architecture and surrounding park.


Cultural Highlights and Events

The cultural offerings at Scharmützelsee are diverse. Visitors can experience concerts, theater performances, and exhibitions in the region. A highlight is the annually held Scharmützelsee Festival, which features a varied program for young and old.


Culinary Specialties

In the numerous restaurants and cafés around the lake, regional specialties are served. Be sure to try the fresh fish dishes from local catch or indulge in the regional cakes and tart specialties.


Outdoor Activities

Scharmützelsee offers a variety of outdoor activities. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy sailing, surfing, or stand-up paddling. Anglers also find excellent conditions here, as the lake is home to various fish species such as pike, zander, and eel.

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