Birdwatching tower – Monastery Lake (Altfriedland) loop from Altfriedland

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Birdwatching tower – Monastery Lake (Altfriedland) loop from Altfriedland

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Birdwatching tower – Monastery Lake (Altfriedland) loop from Altfriedland

01:31

6.02km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Märkische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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116 m

Long House Altfriedland

Highlight • Historical Site

The Heimatverein is also active here. You can also learn a lot about herbs and take some with you.

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1.30 km

Birdwatching tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hobby photographer: Don't forget telephoto!

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1.56 km

Great trail along the Stöbber waters

Highlight • Trail

On the other side of the Stöber is the lake where the birds congregate. Unbelievable the noises. And there is an observation tower too.

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1.71 km

Birdwatching Tower at Naturpark Märkische Schweiz

Highlight • Structure

Especially in the transition period it is worth it for the whole family to see the migratory birds

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1.96 km

Canal Bend in Naturpark Märkische Schweiz

Highlight • River

Great corner with the bend. Almost a right angle.

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3.31 km

Altfriedland Meadows

Highlight • Natural

Magnificent meadows at the Klostersee near Altfriedland.

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3.76 km

The Klostersee is a 55-hectare lake in the Brandenburg town of Altfriedland in the Märkisch-Oderland district. It is named after the former Cistercian monastery Friedland, which was on the east bank and to which it belonged in the Middle Ages.

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4.95 km

Hiking car park Altfriedland

Highlight • Parking

Since there are only limited parking spaces in Altfriedland, a large parking lot has been created at the entrance to the village. Here you will find, partly under large trees, sufficient parking spaces.

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6.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.31 km

862 m

590 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

1.44 km

1.26 km

675 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

March 1, 2022,Spontan ins Kloster 😊☀️

The small detour just before the church and back to the monastery is due to the fact that a nice lady from the village was kind enough to spontaneously unlock the monastery ruins for us. 😊 lucky. The star rib vault has something.

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August 20, 2025,Klosterkirche Altfriedland – Vogelbeobachtungsturm Runde von Altfriedland

Today we set off on the birdwatching tower trail from Altfriedland – a beautiful, but also somewhat challenging tour! Not because of the route, but because of the mosquitoes. Many of the bugs accompanied us, especially in the shady section – repellent spray would have been a good idea! But the view of the lake and the tranquility of the …

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October 22, 2025,Brandenburg - Altfriedland (Kietzsee und Klostersee)

Old Friedland | October 16, 2025

The following text is from Faltenriese:

"This time, there were three of us: Silvia, her son, and I. Each of us with a camera, because there might be a few birds to observe and photograph at Kietzer See and Klostersee near Altfriedland. The weather wasn't so kind to us that day; the sun hid …

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