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Bit messy but overall nice spot.

Kahnsdorfer See The smallest and shallowest of the three remaining Vetschau lakes is located in the Kahnsdorf district (now Raddusch district) of the devastated village of the same name. After reaching the drainage level at 57.2 m above sea level, it will have a water surface of approx. 58 hectares and will then drain into the former settling basin via the Kahnsdorfer Feldgraben in the direction of Raddusch. In contrast to the Bischdorfer See, which is used for tourism, it will be left to itself and will thus produce its own undisturbed biodiversity.

At this open shelter you will find seating and some information about the places that had to give way as a result of the mining areas at the time. The town of Tornow even has its own memorial stone here.

Where time seems to stand still and history lurks in every corner, you will find the Wotschofska restaurant, a real gem in the Spreewald. Since 1890, this building has proudly stood on the island that gave it its name - a tribute to the Sorbian word for "island". In the middle of the green landscape, where waterways meander through nature like silvery ribbons, this restaurant has already hosted many a hiker, cyclist or paddler. Everyone is looking for a break from everyday life, a moment of peace and maybe a cool drink in the shade of old trees. When you arrive here, you will quickly notice that the restaurant's beer garden is a very special place. In the high season, the tables and chairs shine in bright colors, and the cheerful babble of the guests' voices mixes with the gentle rippling of the water. Here, where paddlers moor their boats and tired cyclists stretch their legs, the charm of old times merges with the lively present. It is more than just an inn. It is a meeting place, a piece of Spreewald history and certainly one of the most idyllic rest stops you will discover on your trip. So if you are looking for a place where you can unwind and immerse yourself in the past, then the Wotschofska inn is just the thing for you.

The Dubkow Mill is a former watermill in the Spreewald that is now used as an inn

If you are lucky enough to get a seat in the beer garden, you can try the excellent Spreewald cuisine here.

The refuge at Kahnsdorfer See is located at junction 23 of the Kranich Tour and offers space for two to four people to sleep. The lake itself is an open pit lake and is currently in the process of renaturation. Swimming and other activities in the lake and on the banks are not permitted at the moment.

A very nice intermediate destination for hikes on foot or by water. The food is good too.