Pilgrimage Hike Around Schwielowsee (19.5 km)

Join us for a lakeside pilgrimage through forests, historic parks, and quiet waterside villages. This scenic circular hike around Schwielowsee offers beautiful trails, moments of stillness, and a refreshing connection to nature – just outside Berlin.

Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2260605094

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Start: 8:53 AM at Caputh-Geltow Train Station (Travel via RE1 from Berlin Ostkreuz at 7:45 AM – stops at Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof, Zoo. Transfer in Potsdam Hbf to RB33 toward Beelitz)
• End: Around 5:08 PM at Caputh-Geltow Station (Return via RB33 with transfer in Potsdam Hbf – runs hourly)

🗺️ Route Highlights

• Walk along the lakeshore trail with wide views across Schwielowsee
• Visit the historic Petzow Castle and Park
• Optional swim at the Ferch lakeside beach
• Enjoy quiet forest trails for mindful walking and forest bathing

🤔 Why This Hike?
Pilgrimage is about more than walking – it’s a mindful journey into the present moment. We walk at a steady, reflective pace, including a shared silent segment of 30 – 60 minutes.

🔔 Important Notes

• Terrain & Distance: 19.5 km, mostly flat lakeside and forest trails
• Food & Water: Please bring your own supplies – few shops along the route
• Clothing: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring swimwear if you'd like a dip

📩 Questions
Reach out any time for more details or help with your travel plans. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group, where we share updates and photos from the trail.

Feel free to contact Pilgrimage Guide Alexander via WhatsApp message (01575 – 7652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).