66-Seen Wanderweg

66 lakes around Berlin

The Brandenburg countryside is a patchwork of unspoiled landscapes clustered around Berlin. Sparsely populated, the whole region is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Gently rolling hills frame countless lakes, large and small, while the Havel and Spree rivers follow their own course through spectacular scenery, both within the Spree Forest and beyond.

The 66-Seen-Weg, a waymarked trail through walking country dotted with secluded swimming areas, encircles Germany's capital city, Berlin. Take a refreshing dip then continue your walk through dense, silent woods, along unspoilt lakeside paths and beside brilliant yellow fields of oilseed rape. The contrast between the bustling capital city full of sights and sounds, and the tranquil countryside just a stone's throw away could not be greater. As it winds its way through the Brandenburg region, the route links eight regional parks and places of interest such as Marquart stately home, Roman baths, Charlottenhof Palace and Sanssouci Palace and Park as well as nature conservation areas such as the riverbank meadows along the Havel, and Anna valley with its romantic river.