Pilgrimage Hike: Around Lehnitzsee (16 km) – Listening Beneath the Noise

This pilgrimage hike invites us to step out of everyday noise and practice attentive walking. Moving along water, forest paths, and forgotten places, we create space for silence, listening, and noticing what is usually overlooked.

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Start: 9:43 AM at Oranienburg Train Station
  (Travel via RE6 from Berlin Gesundbrunnen at 9:23 AM; arrival also possible via RE5 or S1)
• Duration: Approx. 5–6 hours
• End: Lehnitz Train Station
  (S1 back to Berlin every 20 minutes; return from Oranienburg also possible)

🗺️ Route Highlights

• Komoot tour
• Walking along the shore of Lake Lehnitzsee
• Paths beside the Oder–Havel Canal
• Forest sections near Schmachtenhagen
• Stories and background about the history of the places we pass

🤔 Why This Hike?
Listening and silence are essential when we want to orient ourselves for a new year. This pilgrimage invites reflection on questions such as:

• What do I actually perceive when things become quiet?
• What usually gets lost beneath daily distractions?
• Can I allow silence without immediately filling it?

There is no pressure to perform, achieve, or “optimize” anything. We simply walk – attentive, open, and together.
This pilgrimage is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and reflect on life’s important questions. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, share thoughts, and take time for moments of silence – about 30 minutes to an hour– to listen to nature and our inner voices.

🔔 What to know & bring

• It’s winter, dress for the season and the weather. Important: hiking or running shoes, warm layered clothing, hat and gloves.
• Bring enough food and water for the whole day, as we won’t stop anywhere to buy snacks or drinks. A thermos with hot tea or coffee is highly recommended!
• Don’t forget your public transport ticket for the way there and back.
• There may be an option for a quick winter dip. If you’d like to try it, bring swimwear, a towel and extra clothes to warm up afterwards.

📩 Questions & Registration
If you have questions or need help with planning your trip, feel free to reach out. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.

Feel free to contact Pilgrim Guide Alexander via WhatsApp message (+4915757652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).

Waitlist = You're in! 😊
Currently, only 10 members can officially register on Meetup (due to the restrictions of the free version). However, you’re welcome to join the hike by joining the Whatsapp group for this event (Message me directly to confirm your participation and get the link for the Whatsapp group).