Four Towers: Top-Voted Hike along Rolling Hills & Historic Towers

Join us on this hike along rolling hills and historic towers that won the vote for “East-Germany’s Best Hiking Trail”: Spectacular view.
About this Event

WHY GO?

Everything around Berlin seems as flat as a pancake. With one exception: The glacial hill landscape along the Oder riverscape. On our hike along “Gipfelstürmer” we explore this enchanting region in a unique way.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

The trail won the award for “East-Germany’s Best Hiking Trail” in 2021 – for good reasons: With 17.5 km of ups and downs this summit tour is a great challenge and offers numerous highlights along the way:

• Watzmann & Gloomy Gorge: This tiny mountain that takes its name from its big brother in the alps offers a large summit cross and a good place for a seated break. Afterwards, we will climb down the scenic “Düstere Klamm” gorge.
• Observation towers: Four historic observation towers, each with a unique architecture, line our way. They can be climbed and offer spectacular views across the Oder valley all the way to Poland.
• Teufelssee: The dark forest lake has a magical atmosphere and is the perfect place for a picnic. To relax from climbing, jump in the lake or take a cold foot bath in the nearby stream. From the lake, a delightful loop leads to the edge of the forest and back through lofty heights.
• Thuringia View: This hill offers a fantastic view into the open landscape, including the two ship lifts that you can see on the horizon. With its seating and the pavilion, the square offers a nice place to picnic and relax.

TRIP DETAILS:

Meeting Time & Location:

• Option A: 9:00 am in Berlin Central Train Station.
• Option B: 10:25 am outside Falkenberg (Mark) Train Station.
• Note: Exact platform in Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) will be mentioned in the WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants.

Finishing Time & Location:

• Option A: 7:30 pm in Berlin Central Train Station.
• Option B: 6 pm in Bad Freienwalde Train Station.

Hiking Distance: 17.5 km walking, elevation gain/loss of 800 m (incl. climbing the towers, i.e. you can take a break & skip one of the towers if 900m is too much for you).

Hiking Duration: 6h of hike + multiple break times during hike + closing get-together = 8 hours.

Hiking Difficulty: Intermediate – Hiking at a moderate pace on well-marked but sometimes steep paths, significant overall distance, sure-footedness & good fitness required

What is Included?

• Community Leader & Guide for the entire duration. Note: English is the main language spoken on this trip.
• All public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (based on your ticket selection).
• Access to Google photos album dedicated for this event.
• Access to WhatsApp group dedicated for this event where you can chat with other participants.
• Note: Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.

Other Things of Note & Items to pack:

Weather is temperament and can vary between raining & sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum:

• Packed lunch for break during hike
• Suitable footwear for hike (hiking shoes if possible, else any other good shoes)
• Rain jackets
• Rain trousers
• Hiking Shoes
• Suitable day pack
• Sun protection

W HAT IS THE PLAN?

9:00 am: Meet in Berlin Central Train Station.

9:15 am: Catch train for Falkenberg, starting with RE 3 heading towards Stralsund (get off at Eberswalde Hbf).

10:25 am: Arrive in Falkenberg (Mark) Train Station & start hiking.

1:00 pm: Take a break for lunch.

4:30 pm: Finish hike & arrive in Bad Freienwalde (Oder) town and head to a place to eat.

6:00 pm: Arrive in Bad Freienwalde (Oder) Train Station.

6:18 pm: Catch train for Berlin, starting with RB60 to Eberswalde Hbf (get off at Eberswalde as well).

7:30 pm: Arrive in Berlin Hbf.

WHAT IS NEXT ?

• WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a WhatsApp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
• Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared Google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

WHAT ARE OUR REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS?

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