Cycle & swim - Warnitz to Templin
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ROUTE: Warnitz > Groß Fredenwalde > Templin
LEVEL: Intermediate
DISTANCE: 45ish kms
MEETING POINT: 08:50 - Berlin Südkreuz
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ROUTE:
One of my favourite areas to cycle is a "country far far away", aka the Uckermark.
Arrived in Warnitz we have the chance to cool down before it is getting hot by jumping into the Oberuckersee, just 600 m from the train station.
Hopefully refreshed we then head further to the Herberge in Groß Fredenwalde where it is planned to have a very delicious lunch. Depending on how long that takes we head further to the Straußenhof Berkenlatten or straight to the Stiernsee to have another swim.
This is the half of the route and after the swim we head further in one rush to Templin train station.
There we catch the train to Oranienburg which also goes further to Ostkreuz (if that suits you better).
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 45ish km ride, with mainly solid but also some forrest or soft 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:
08:50 - Berlin Südkreuz, at the ticket machine right after the NORTHERN moving staircase.
I have a blue Villiger Trekking bike.
But you can hop in at any other station if you want (and dare).
TICKET:
It is 16,20 way out / person and 13,90 way back, so it does make much sense to organise a BBT. So let me know if you want to join me there as well.
But don't forget your "24-hour ticket bicycle VBB network" ticket which is about 7,50 EUR.
WAY OUT:
09:10 - dep. Berlin Südkreuz, platform 6, taking RE3 towards Stralsund
10:44 - arr. Warnitz, platform 1
WAY BACK:
17:16 - dep. Templin, taking RB12
18:27 - arr. Oranienburg, staying in there OR switching trains
19:01 - arr. in Ostkreuz w/RB12
18:46 - dep Oranienburg, S1
19:44 - arr, Yorckstr
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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