The village church in Kemnitz was originally built in the mid-14th century as a simple hall church with fieldstone walls. Four hiking trails also start at the fieldstone church. Its architectural history and the choice of routes therefore offer two distinct themes for a stay in Kemnitz.

Village Church, Spiekerhus and Historic Farmsteads

In 1739, the church was extended to the west and given a simple roof turret covered with slate. The Spiekerhus showcases a different form of rural architecture: it is a village attraction and a distinctive type of Märkisches Mittelflurhaus (central-passage house). This listed half-timbered complex is considered the last surviving example of the Nuthe-Nieplitz house type. The Nuthe-Nieplitz house is also the oldest farmstead in the municipality of Nuthe-Urstromtal and is built entirely of half-timbering. The settlement of Kemnitz is also located on a Slavic rampart.

Several other protected buildings are spread across two streets. As of January 1, 2026, the monument list of the State of Brandenburg includes the Wüstenhagen farmstead at Hauptstraße 14, an ensemble comprising a residential building, gatehouse, left and right stable buildings, and a barn. At number 15, the Richter farmhouse with gatehouse is a listed property. The protected farmstead at number 13 comprises a residential building and a barn; at number 22 stands a residential building with stables, a central-passage house with two stable buildings. At number 27 are a listed central-passage house and a dovecote. The residential building at Wittbrietzener Straße 1 is also listed. The range therefore extends from individual residential buildings to farmsteads with several agricultural buildings.

Hiking Trails Between the Nieplitz, Heathland and Forest

The landscape around Kemnitz is characterized by wide, flat fields and meadows along the banks of the Nieplitz. From there, you can explore the “Nasse Heide,” a large forest area, on foot. Long hikes into an extensive forest area are also possible from Kemnitz. At the right time of year, mushroom-picking hikes are also held in the village.

The four trails starting at the fieldstone church differ both in length and in the landscapes they pass through. The Kemnitz circular trail is 5.6 kilometers long and runs via Lühsdorf along the Lühsdorf Heath. The 9.1-kilometer Nieplitz Route also passes through Lühsdorf, but then follows the Nieplitz. On these two shorter routes, you can choose between heathland and river scenery as the main landscape feature.

For longer hikes, choose the Fuchsberg Trail or the Wittbrietzen circular trail. The Fuchsberg Trail is a difficult route of about 17.2 kilometers that starts at the fieldstone church. It runs via Wittbrietzen and Rieben, along Lake Rieben and the “Nasse Heide” forest area. The Wittbrietzen circular trail is 19.2 kilometers long and also runs via Wittbrietzen and Rieben, but follows the Lühsdorf Heath and the “Nasse Heide.” The two routes therefore share the same sequence of villages and one stretch of forest; their other landscape features differ. Check the current trail markers and conditions before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Niedergörsdorf, Jänickendorf, Dahlewitz, Siethen, Trebbin, Ludwigsfelde, Luckenwalde, Werben.

For the main travel overview: Teltow-Fläming.