Cylce & swim - Grimnitz- and Parsteiner See

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ROUTE: Althenhof > Grimnitzsee > Wolletz > Angermünde > Parsteiner See > Chorin
LEVEL: Intermediate to Experienced
DISTANCE: 50ish kms
MEETING POINT: 08:20 - Berlin Ostkreuz
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ROUTE:
This is the start of the swimming season (at least for me).
Once we arrived in Altenhof we head downhill to the Lake Grimnitzsee for a first swim. After the refreshment we head further up nprth on mixed grou before we reach Glambeck, a very scenic little village.
From there it is solig ground only to Wolletz where we stop at the Kaffee Konsum for a delicious Wildboar Burger, or more.
From there we have the chance to either head on solid ground alongside more boring nature of straight through the forrest on such ground.
Passing through Angermünde we head further down south via Herzsprung before we reach the Parsteiner See. One of the clearest lakes I know (and my personal favourite, but psst…).
After the second swim we then head around the lake and stop for a last sip of coffee (and hopefully cake) at the Hofladen Brodowin, where even Kind Charles has been.
From there its just ~7km to the train station Chorin where we hop into the train which brings us back to Berlin.

SPEED:
Leisurely around 14 km/h, at least if the wind doesn't come from the front.
This is like "Being able to see the details on the side of the road and enjoying the view in general… and have a chat."

DISTANCE AND TERRAIN:
This is an about 50ish km ride, with mainly mixed and soft but also some solid ground.
In general: Bikes with thin tyres (Race bikes, Road bikes, Fixies), rented bikes (Uber, Swapfiets) or any special bikes (Folding bikes, BMX etc.) are not suitable! You won't have fun, trust me!
And if you want to bring Kids or Animals please get in touch before!

MEETING POINT:
08:20 - Berlin Ostkreuz, in the train RB24 on platform 14.
I have a blue Villiger Trekking bike.
But you can hop in at any other station if you want (and dare).

TICKET:
It is 23,60 both ways / person, so this time it does make much sense to organise a BBT. I will get one if at least one other person wants to join me!
And don't forget your "24-hour ticket bicycle VBB network" ticket which is about 7,50 EUR.

WAY OUT:
08:41 - dep. Berlin Ostkreuz, platform 14, taking RB24 to Eberswalde
09:27 - arr. Eberswalde, platform 2, switching trains
09:37 - dep. Eberswalde, RB63, platform 4,
09:55 - arr. Altenhof

WAY BACK:
18:43 - dep. Chorin, RE3
19:07 - arr. Bernau, switching trains to S2
19:23 - dep. Bernau, S2
20:06 - arr. Yorckstraße (S2)

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Check the train schedule in the morning! The DB loves to stir up the plans by changing trains on short notice! If anything happens the Meeting point is the starting point of the cycling.

While we'll stop somewhere for a lunch and/or coffee please always bring your snacks but especially some drinks along!

And, PLEASE make sure your bike is in a proper state! Check your tyre pressure and oil the chain! Does your light work?
Having a toolset is highly recommended and a spare inner tube to fix a flat tyre a big plus! While we might be able to help in some circumstances please think about what happens if we can't! Thank you!

Bringing special equipment (Helmet, safety vest etc.) is NOT required but welcome if you feel more safe using it.

And in case you need special medical treatment please make me aware of that upfront. Even if everyone is responsible for themselves I'd like to be able to handle it if necessary.
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