Spreewald pond landscapes – Nordumfluter (Spreewald) loop from Märkische Heide
Spreewald pond landscapes – Nordumfluter (Spreewald) loop from Märkische Heide
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Spreewald pond landscapes – Nordumfluter (Spreewald) loop from Märkische Heide
03:16
53.2km
120m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Biosphärenreservat Spreewald
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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14.8 km
View of the Inselteich on the Gurkenradweg
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18.6 km
Hartmannsdorf Weir and Fish Ladder
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19.0 km
Biebersdorfer Wiesen
Nature Reserve
20.3 km
Inselsteich (Swan Lake) in Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
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20.9 km
Spreewald pond landscapes
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21.2 km
Schäferteich
Lake
22.0 km
Egret Roosting Pond in Spreewald Biosphere Reserve
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Dozens of herons gather in the shallow waters, striding through the water on their long legs or simply remaining motionless. In the evening, they fly in in small squadrons, stoic and with the wide beat of their wings that cradle the sky. If you're lucky, you might see them gliding over the reed belt like white shadows from the forest at sunset.
The pond is a bit off the beaten track—a short detour is worthwhile. No bench, no observation tower, no ice cream stand. Just nature. There's nothing to speak here except the birds, the wind, and the gentle rustling of the reeds.
Practical tip: The path is natural, partly sandy, but easily accessible by bike. It's best to bring binoculars and time. Particularly worthwhile in autumn and spring when migratory birds rest.
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23.3 km
Wiesenau
Nature Reserve
24.7 km
Spreewald Gravel Path
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The trail leads through sparse marsh forests, along tranquil streams, and over dams that once held more water than tourists today. The interplay of sun and shade, birdsong, and the crunching sound of tires quickly makes it clear: this isn't a transit area, but a place to breathe. Encounters with deer, herons, or a tractor going astray are not out of the question.
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25.6 km
Spreewaldbahn Wooden Bridge over the Hauptspree
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27.3 km
Nordumfluter (Spreewald)
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38.7 km
Inselteich
Lake
53.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.2 km
18.9 km
4.95 km
4.41 km
671 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
27.6 km
17.7 km
4.50 km
2.99 km
437 m
< 100 m
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Monday 13 July
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18°C
69 %
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