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There are places that are more than just a landscape. The Wolfsschlucht (Wolf Gorge) in Märkische Schweiz (Markish Switzerland) is one such place – and its upper section is a pure natural adventure. 40 meters of elevation separate the Dachsberg from the Kleiner Tornowsee (Little Tornow Lake), but the path between them is no stroll, but an expedition through Brandenburg's small wilderness. A Weichselian glacial valley, just like in a book – if that book tells of damp roots, slippery carpets of leaves, and childlike climbing. Anyone who walks here in dry weather immediately understands: This isn't just a gorge, it's a stage. For little explorers crawling through the undergrowth with shining eyes. For grown-up children who forget they're actually adults. And for dogs who think they're in Canada. Deviating to the right or left from the actual path isn't an obligation, but an inner compulsion – somewhere between climbing fun and primal instinct. The trees lean over the path like spectators, some lying sideways, as if asking, "Well, can you get over it?" Others creak with quiet approval as you push past. And if you pause for a moment, you'll sense it: This place is a relic from another time – shaped by glaciers, animated by mosses, and steeped in history.

The natural monument covers 3 hectares. The bizarre two- to three-meter-high sandstone cliffs made of hardened glass sand provide an ideal picnic spot. They are reminiscent of the rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. The fine quartz sand has been mined in the area since the 19th century and used to produce colorless glass.

A miniature rock landscape. Beautiful!

Beautiful hike and good signage

On the Fontane hiking trail there is this varied section through a narrow ravine. Gorge might be an exaggeration, but the trail is in Brandenburg, where every manor house is called a castle.

The Schlaubetal valley captivates hikers and cyclists alike with its wild, romantic scenery. On this section, the Schlaube meanders through a deeply cut valley, with the steep slopes towering majestically above the path. The hiking trail leads directly along the bank, accompanied by the gentle rippling of the water and the roots of the old trees clinging to the embankment. The route is particularly inviting for a quiet exploration in spring, when the leaves shine in the soft light, or in autumn, when the paths are covered in golden leaves. But the valley also shows its unique facets at other times of the year. Despite the tranquility in the valley, the closures due to swine fever remind us that nature here is not only a place of relaxation, but also of change.

Very very very worth experiencing Summer, great sand... the only thing missing is the salty air 😉

According to legend, it was once again the devil who used a plough to plow the landscape not far from the Dahme to the Höllengrund. However, geologists prefer the explanation that this is the drainage valley for meltwater from the last ice age, through which the Ebbegraben meanders today.