ベエッツゼーハイデの天然記念物・トップ20

You cycle through the quiet forest between Götz and Deetz; the path is narrow, the asphalt old and worn by life. And then it stands there – as if it had fallen from another world: the hollow tree trunk. No information board, no neon sign, no Instagram post. Just a tree. Or what's left of it. What looks like a mossy giant that has slowly retreated from time is in fact a monument. Not a monument in the traditional sense, but one made of wood, moss, and wind. Centuries have hollowed it out, insects, weather, and the course of events. And yet it still stands. Or again. Or simply like that. The shell is open; you can look inside, almost walk inside. Doing so suddenly hears completely different sounds – the whispering of the forest, the cracking of the wood, the echo of your own footsteps. It's as if you've briefly stepped through a gate – not into another world, but into a deeper perception. The bike path curves gently here, as if to avoid the tree, to give it space. And that moment remains: that even the asphalt pauses briefly here. The "hollow tree trunk" isn't a natural wonder in the tourist sense. But those who encounter it take away more than just a photo. Perhaps a question. Or simply the quiet realization that even transgression can have a form of dignity.

Gigantic

Perfect for a short stop, the kids could even hide in it. I hope it stays there for a while, as time has already taken its toll on it....

Former clay pits, now an enchanted water world, excellent cycle path

The Brandenburg Roland is a symbol and stood as a sign of the medieval legal system. The 5.35 m high Roland, made of sandstone in 1474 in the manner of a youth, is one of the most beautiful figures of its kind in northern Germany. The statue of Roland with his plate armour is striking, his right hand holding a sword vertically in the air, his left hand holding a dagger, and a tuft of thunderbeard in a hollow on his head. According to legend, the plant is supposed to protect Roland from lightning. Because it hindered soldiers during drills on the square, it was placed in front of the New Town Hall in 1716 with the permission of the Soldier King Frederick William I. Dismantled and stored in 1941 to protect against Allied bombings, the Roland survived the destruction of the New Town Hall in 1945 unscathed. It has now found its new location in front of the Old Town Hall.

Exploring the many narrow paths between the holes in the earth is fun!! 🤠

Information about natural treasures on the Havel

It is an avenue that is over 170 years old and is planted with bald cypresses (Taxodium distichum), which are native to North America.