Falkenberg is best explored through its hiking trails and landscapes. In the Falkenberg-Höhe area, trails are well signposted; the Oderlandweg runs in three stages from Wriezen via Falkenberg/Mark and Wölsickendorf-Wollenberg back to Wriezen. The Fontaneweg runs between Falkenberg and Bad Freienwalde, offering views across the Niederoderbruch towards Poland. This brings together a multi-stage route, signposted trails and a section shaped by the landscape. When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide which of these interests should shape your stay.

Hiking: Stages and Individual Destinations

On 5 September 2014, the Oderlandweg received the “Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland” award. For planning a hike today, current trail conditions also matter; check conditions before setting out. Another hike passes the Mon Choix forest inn to the old Ida oak and back to Falkenberg. This route focuses on a single destination, while the Oderlandweg is described as a three-stage route. The Fontaneweg offers a different perspective, with views stretching across the Niederoderbruch towards Poland. You should also check the current trail conditions locally before setting out on this hike.

Ridges, Views and Nature

Falkenberg/Mark stretches along a steep escarpment on the edge of the Oder lowlands; the difference in elevation along the slope is up to 80 metres. Carlsburg offers a striking view across the Oderbruch. The valley of the Cöthener Fließ offers a different perspective on the landscape, with its natural old-growth trees. The valley provides a habitat for brown trout, kingfishers and grey wagtails. Views, changes in elevation and the valley landscape are distinct aspects that may influence your choice of hike or outing.

Park History and Recreation Areas

Falkenberg/Mark and Cöthen were first mentioned together in a document in 1334. Cöthen Park was laid out in the early 19th century between Cöthen manor house and Carlsburg. Its surviving features include an old waterwheel and a waterfall in the source area of the Cöthener Fließ. Recreation areas in Falkenberg/Mark include the Rote Mühle, the Karpfenteich, the Paschenberg, the Schmiedeberg and the Cöthener Tal. Culture can also be part of your plans: literary and musical events are held at a local venue. If you would like to include an event, check the current programme.

Getting There and Holiday Apartments

Regional trains between Eberswalde and Falkenberg run hourly. Check the current timetable before travelling if you plan to use this connection. When looking for a holiday apartment in Falkenberg, it helps to set your priorities: should the multi-stage Oderlandweg shape your stay, or are signposted trails, the Fontaneweg, landscapes and culture your main interests?

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