In Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg, wooded heights, hiking and cycling trails, and a starting point for water tours come together. At 144.1 metres, the Wehlaberg is the highest elevation in the Krausnicker Berge. A 28-metre-high wooden observation tower stands at its summit. The observation tower on the Wehlaberg offers views over forests and the Krausnicker Berge; hiking and cycling trails provide other options, and water tours start at the boat departure point in Groß Wasserburg.
Wooded Heights and Views from the Wehlaberg
The Krausnicker Berge, also known as the Bergspreewald, rise in the forested municipality of Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg. At 144.1 metres, the Wehlaberg is their highest elevation; the mountains are about 100 metres higher than the Unterspreewald to the east. A 28-metre-high wooden observation tower stands at the summit of the 144.1-metre Wehlaberg.
From the observation tower, the view stretches over forests and the Krausnicker Berge.
Choose Hiking and Cycling Trails by Route
The E 10 European long-distance path passes through Groß Wasserburg. Another hiking route runs from Schlepzig via Krausnick and Groß Wasserburg into the Bergspreewald. The E 10 passes through Groß Wasserburg, while the other route connects Schlepzig, Krausnick and Groß Wasserburg with the Bergspreewald.
There is also a choice of cycling routes: both the Gurkenradweg and the Hofjagdweg pass through Krausnick. When planning, first consider which of the two localities and which type of route best suits your outing. If you plan to walk, you can choose between the E 10 through Groß Wasserburg and the route from Schlepzig into the Bergspreewald; cyclists can choose from two routes that pass through Krausnick.
Water Tours and Archery in Groß Wasserburg
From the boat departure point in Groß Wasserburg, water tourers can set off directly into the Unterspreewald by canoe or paddle boat. For water tours, head straight into the Unterspreewald from the boat departure point; the E 10 passes through Groß Wasserburg, while the Gurkenradweg and Hofjagdweg run through Krausnick. If you plan to take this option on a specific date, check in advance that your preferred boat is available then.
Another activity is the Zum Bogenbiwak archery course, set in an approximately ten-hectare woodland on the edge of the Spreewald community of Groß Wasserburg. The course is intended for recreational archers. At 24 stations, they can spot lifelike animals made from special foam and try traditional instinctive archery. As the course layout described may change, it is a good idea to check the latest details before your visit.
In the Wider Dahme-Spreewald Destination
Beyond the town itself, the wider Dahme-Spreewald destination offers a broader range of scenic, historical and cultural attractions. Together with the Spreewald, the Dahme Lake District is part of the travel region in the Dahme-Spreewald district. The cultural history of the wider Dahme-Spreewald destination also includes rural life and broadcasting history.
Regional cultural highlights include the Schlepzig Farm Museum, housed in a completely preserved farmstead dating from 1818. The faithfully furnished farmhouse depicts small-scale farming life. The Funkerberg Museum offers a different historical perspective at the authentic site of Germany’s first radio broadcast: on 22 December 1920, a Christmas concert was broadcast from Königs Wusterhausen. In the wider Dahme-Spreewald destination, the Schlepzig Farm Museum focuses on small-scale farming life, while the Funkerberg Museum explores the history of broadcasting.
Discover more destinations: Luckau, Neuendorf Am See, Alt Zauche-Wußwerk, Niederlehme, Schwerin, Lieberose, Wildau, Königs Wusterhausen.
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