Escape to the countryside – take the S-Bahn to hidden lakes in and around Berlin

Hiking Collection by S-Bahn Berlin

Tours

24:30 h

57.1 mi

2,025 ft

It’s finally summer again! Even though trips to faraway countries are not possible this year, you don't have to miss out on a break in wonderful nature. With warm temperatures and blue skies, it's the perfect time to head off to your local countryside. The picturesque lakes in and around Berlin are perfect for a hiking adventure. Enjoy walking through shaded forests before jumping into the cool water of a lake – the perfect summer’s day.

We’ve selected eight idyllic lakes in Berlin and Brandenburg for you to discover on foot. There's something for everyone: long hikes for endurance outdoor sports enthusiasts, shorter rambles for relaxed walkers and fantastic beaches for water lovers.

You probably won’t be the only person heading to the countryside on a summer weekend. To make sure you don’t get stuck in traffic jams, you can take the S-Bahn or regional train to the start of the hikes. Hop on the train and get out of the city – beautiful summer lake days are waiting.

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Zu den kleinen Waldseen am Müggelsee – S-Bahn Berlin
04:19
10.3 mi
2.4 mph
325 ft
350 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Around the Müggelsee you will find numerous rivers, streams, ponds and smaller lakes. The two most enchanted lakes are the Crooked Laake and the Devil's Lake. Both hide between vast moors in the middle of the forest south of the Great Müggelsee. The lakes were created after the last ice age. The waters…
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Der Waldsee im Briesetal – S-Bahn Berlin
01:33
3.68 mi
2.4 mph
175 ft
175 ft
Easy
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Briesetal in the north of Berlin is a very special place. The breeze flows here with all ease through a wooded valley. Over time, the riverbed widened, creating a unique wetland. In the middle of the shallow water are countless dead trees that give the place a ghostly atmosphere. East of Borgsdorf…
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Ausflug zum Großen Däbersee – S-Bahn Berlin
03:27
6.87 mi
2.0 mph
250 ft
250 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
At the southernmost foothills of the Märkische Schweiz is on the edge of Waldsieversdorf a small group of lakes. The largest lakes are the Papillensee, the small Däbersee and the large Däbersee. Like the hills of Märkische Schweiz, the lakes are a result of the last ice age. The towering hills marked…
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Wanderung um den Sacrower See – S-Bahn Berlin
05:03
11.8 mi
2.3 mph
650 ft
650 ft
Ferry
Expert
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
The Potsdam cityscape is dominated by the Havel and the countless lakes and canals. But north of the city center and separated from the rest of the lake landscape is a picturesque forest lake - the Sacrower lake. The large lake is not crossed by the Havel and is located completely in the nature reserve…
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Spaziergang am Malchower See – S-Bahn Berlin
01:10
2.84 mi
2.4 mph
50 ft
50 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
In the north of Lichtenberg, just before the Berlin city limits, lies Lake Malchow. Surrounded by fields and heathland, it is a true natural idyll. Unlike many other lakes in the city, Lake Malchow is not a gravel pit. It originated after the last ice age as a so-called dead ice hole. The glaciers raised…
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Zu Besuch auf der Insel Großer Werder im Liepnitzsee – S-Bahn Berlin
02:27
5.87 mi
2.4 mph
200 ft
200 ft
Ferry
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
The Liepnitzsee on the outskirts of the town Wandlitz is one of the most popular lakes in the Berlin area. And rightly so, because the large forest lake is easy to reach and still lures with hidden and secluded bathing spots. A real highlight is the island of Grosser Werder in the middle of the lake…
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Die verlorenen Seen im Grunewald – S-Bahn Berlin
02:29
5.95 mi
2.4 mph
200 ft
200 ft
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Schlachtensee, Krumme Lanke, Teufelssee and Grunewaldsee - everyone knows the lakes in Grunewald. But attentive hikers can discover even more in the big forest. Southwest of the Teufelssee lie in a depression of the lake Barssee and the Pechsee. Both lakes are remnants of the last ice age, but that is…
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Von Strausberg zum Fängersee – S-Bahn Berlin
04:01
9.74 mi
2.4 mph
200 ft
200 ft
Ferry
Intermediate
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
If Berliners fancy greenery and nature, then Strausberg is always a popular destination. In addition to the lake of the same name, not only the vast forests, but also several remote lakes invite to discovery tours. Hidden in the forest, west of Strausberg, lies the Fängersee. It is connected to the nearby…
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