Lake Bötzsee borders the district of Eggersdorf to the north and lies in the “Blumenthaler Wald- und Seengebiet” (Blumenthal Forest and Lake District) nature conservation area. In Petershagen/Eggersdorf, you can explore trails through different landscapes and historic buildings in the local districts, each offering a different focus. This means you can plan for both nature and lakeside experiences and insights into local architectural history.
Lake Bötzsee and the lido
The Bötzsee lido has a sandy beach, extensive sunbathing lawns, shade trees and a jetty with a diving tower. The sandy beach and sunbathing lawns offer different areas by the water, while the trees provide shade. A lift at the jetty gives wheelchair users access to the water.
Circular trails by length and landscape
The “In and around Petershagen-Eggersdorf” hiking and cycling map features 13 circular routes ranging from 7 to 30 km. They run along lake shores and through woodland, residential and open-field areas. More than 400 signposts mark the local hiking and cycling routes. This lets you distinguish between routes by both their length and the landscapes described.
One specifically named route is the Seeblick-Runde: Bötzsee. This circular trail is 11.50 km long and has a moderate difficulty level. Its length falls within the 7 to 30 km range given for the map’s 13 circular routes. When choosing a route, you can therefore consider two different points of reference: its length and its difficulty rating.
Petruskirche and architectural history
Petruskirche was completed and consecrated in 1910. Its interior painting is inspired by Art Nouveau decorative forms. The church also has a Baroque pulpit altar from 1718, originally from Friedrichsfelde. The altar dates from almost two centuries before the church was completed, while the interior painting draws on Art Nouveau forms. A visit offers a chance to explore these different art-historical references without equating their dates.
Historic houses and village landmarks
The Büdnerhaus is considered the oldest documented residential house in Petershagen and was built around 1751. It opens to visitors on the third Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. Confirm these opening hours before your arrival. The Angerscheune is also part of Petershagen’s historic village green ensemble.
In Eggersdorf, the Kossätendoppelwohnhaus is located at Bahnhofstraße 50/51. This surviving farmhouse stands on the site of the former village green and is more than 250 years old. Its connection to the former village green remains part of its historical context. The Sühnekreuz, classified as a medieval stone cross, is also located in the village center of Eggersdorf. Together, these architectural and cultural landmarks reveal different aspects of local history: residential houses, a historic village green ensemble and a stone cross. The wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland also offers magnificent castles and manor houses, well-preserved half-timbered houses in historic town centers, and lively museums.
Discover more destinations: Lebus, Manschnow, Gusow-Platkow, Altlandsberg, Rüdersdorf Bei Berlin, Sietzing, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Fichtenhöhe.
View the wider travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.
