Queer Hiking Berlin

## 🌲 Märkische Schweiz & Buckow

Hi everyone! 👋
Our next hike takes us east of Berlin into the beautiful Märkische Schweiz, following the valley of the Stobber and exploring a wonderfully varied landscape of fields, forests, moors and lakes.
We’ll start in Müncheberg and walk through a small village and open fields before heading into the forest and moorland. Along the way, we’ll pass the Großer Klobichsee, continue through another stretch of moor and forest, and eventually reach Tornowsee. From there, we’ll make our way towards our final destination: the picturesque little town of Buckow.
We should arrive in Buckow around 2 pm, even if we take the hike at a relaxed pace. This gives us plenty of options for the afternoon: we can have lunch in one of the local restaurants, stop for coffee and cake, explore the Schlosspark (sadly, the castle itself is no longer there), or simply catch a bus back towards Berlin.

### 🚆 Meeting & route

We’ll meet at 8:20 am at Lichtenberg station, Platform 15.
Our train leaves at 8:38 am and takes us directly to Müncheberg (Markt), arriving at 9:13 am.
From there, we’ll start walking. The hike will be roughly 19 km and will take us through a mix of open landscape, forest, moorland and lakeside paths before finishing in Buckow.
For the return journey, buses from Buckow to Müncheberg leave at approximately 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 pm. From Müncheberg, we’ll take the train back to Berlin; the journey to Lichtenberg takes a little over an hour.
Sunset is shortly before 5 pm, so we’ll make sure we’re heading back in good time.

### 🥾 A few things to keep in mind

Late October can be wet, especially in the moor and forest sections, so please check the weather forecast and come prepared. Good, comfortable hiking shoes with decent grip are strongly recommended.
Please also bring enough water and some food/snacks to keep your energy levels up. We’ll take a snack break somewhere along the route, but there won’t be anywhere to buy food or drinks during the hike.
As always, the idea is to walk, talk and connect — so don’t worry about setting a speed record. 😊
Looking forward to seeing you on the trail! 🌿🥾