Werder (Havel) - Brieselang: 8th stage around Berlin

From the blossom town of Werder, the route follows the Havel River to Brieselang. Picturesque fishing villages invite you to sample the fresh catch. A ferry transports cyclists and their bikes across the water between Schmergow and Ketzin. Historic buildings and unique landscapes await cyclists at the end of the stage.

Length: 39 km / Duration:  5 p.m.

Start: Werder (Havel) / Goal: brieselang

Course: Werder (Havel), Phöben, Ketzin, Paretz, Elstal, Brieselang

Marking / Logo: Cyclist in front of yellow flower with Brandenburg Gate

Arrival and departure:
Public transportFrom Werder (Havel) take the RE1 to Berlin Hbf (approx. 35 minutes)
Public transportFrom Brieselang take the RB14 (approx. 30 minutes) or RE2 (approx. 27 minutes) to Berlin Hbf

Directions/Points of interest

• Werder (Havel): historic old town, post mill, Church of the Holy Spirit
• Phoben: Wachtelberg, Wiesengut estate
• Ketzin: Local History Museum
• Paretz: Paretz Palace
• Elstal: former Olympic Village, Däberitz Heath, Oncken Archive, Karl's Adventure Village
• Brieselang: Nymphensee

Possible combinations:
Havel Cycle Path, Fontane Cycle Path 
A circular tour around Brieselang is possible by combining the Fontane Cycle Path and the Berlin Cycle Path. 

Road condition/route development: well-maintained cycle paths, some field paths

Maps / Literature:

• image flyer "Around Berlin" 
• Large hiking and cycling map of Berlin and surrounding area, scale 1:35.000, Dr. Barthel Verlag, ISBN: 978-3-89591-148-4, 3rd edition, 6,90 euros