Red Beech Leaf Circular Trail

The Grumsin beech forest near Angermünde was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011 and is therefore considered one of the most important forest areas in the world. The core zone of the area is strictly protected and can only be entered under the guidance of rangers - I can definitely recommend such a tour from my own experience. If you prefer to be on your own, you can take one of the signposted circular routes. Also a special nature experience.

Very nice hike in an extremely beautiful area. However, it is recommended to do the tour when the leaves are falling, if you don't want to feed all of Brandenburg's mosquitoes. Sturdy shoes are a must: the path consists largely of gravel and cobblestone or dry sand, as hard as concrete. Sometimes the "Rotes Blatt" hiking trail can only be walked one behind the other, but rather nothing for larger hiking groups.

On Saturday I ran away from the big city again. So what could be better than stopping over on the way to the family and hiking through the Grumsin. I started in Altkünkendorf, a cute little village. In addition to a beautiful old church, there is also a distillery, but both were only viewed from the outside, because somehow I left later than planned. A look at the sky told me that the packed rain jacket would probably not be necessary, but my large water supply. My tour through the Grumsin should lead me along the red beech leaf. After Altkünkendorf, I followed a short stretch of the country road before the path led me directly into the forest. Submerged in the cooling green of the forest, you could start enjoying nature and tranquility straight away. Unfortunately, I quickly realized that I had a rain jacket with me unnecessarily, but unfortunately nothing against mosquitoes. In the forest she just seemed to have been waiting for forgetful hikers like me. It only helped to close your eyes, slam it if necessary and never stand still, because that's how the buffet really opens. So I walked along the very well signposted paths through the forest, met a few hikers and enjoyed this wonderful beech forest. After a while, the red and orange beech leaves separated and I continued to follow the red beech leaf. A short time later I left the forest and walked over the ubiquitous cobblestone pavement between two fields. From here you could enjoy a wonderful view over the hilly fields. Another big advantage was that the mosquitoes didn't seem to like the sun and you had some peace and quiet on this section at least for a short time. Back in the forest you walked past the idyllic Brackensee until you turned off shortly after it and left the forest again. You came through the village of Töpferberge. There I followed an old, hilly road under fruit trees and took in the view of the landscape. I was accompanied by the farmer who mowed the meadow next to me. The stork and the red kite seized the chance of easy prey and followed us both at a safe distance. The Rotes Buchenblatt circular route and the Jakobsweg cross for a short time behind Töpferberge, but since I was not on the way to Senfentenberge or Groß-Ziehten, I left the Jakobsweg in the direction of Luisenfelde. Here the path led me under huge, old chestnuts. After another stretch of country road, I turned into a small path that led me back into the forest and there they were again, the mosquitoes, I hadn't missed them, but they were there. Past the Great and Small Plunzsee, where the beaver did a great job on the shore, even if he did not want to be seen, went to Zuchenberg. There is a large, well-kept stud here. Between the paddocks, we went under oak trees past fields and again through the forest. In the meantime I was really tired from the heat and longed for a dip in the cool water. The two Plunzseen hadn't really offered themselves there. But since I knew that the Wolletzsee was not far anymore, I had to endure it until then. Since I already walked the route around the Wolletzsee a few years ago, I knew that there would be some opportunities for swimming here. The first person to come was seized directly and a jump into the water revived the tired spirits. After that it was easier and the end of the tour and the barbecue with the family came closer. Along the lake it went through the forest and over the field again towards Altkünkendorf, my start and destination. The western part of the Wolletzseerunde is unfortunately the not so beautiful part of the route, but that is now complaining at a high level. Conclusion: a very beautiful route that is optimally signposted. You should definitely not forget mosquito spray and have enough food and drink with you, because there is no way to take care of yourself on the way. The route is not very busy, only at the Wolletzsee I met several hiking groups who have run the Wolletzsee circuit.

New Years Eve hike. Today we went through the nature reserve Grumsiner Forst. Even today we were almost alone, unbelievable. It was absolutely fantastic. Idyll and pure nature. I really want to come back when everything is green and in bloom. It's incredibly beautiful here. All slide in well. Kind regards Janice "If nature brings us such a unique post-glacial creation as the Grumsin beech forest, it is already worth a UNESCO World Natural Heritage title the Grand Canyon in the USA. Within the European beech region, Germany forms the center, because 25 percent of the total area of the beech forests in Europe is located here. "

The route is usually 21.5km, but the GPS signal has been interrupted several times. And because of a road blockage, a little detour had to be made shortly before the destination. There were an incredible number of mosquitos, so pack the right clothes and mosquito repellent!