Altkünkendorf – Pristine beech forest loop from Altkünkendorf

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Altkünkendorf – Pristine beech forest loop from Altkünkendorf

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Altkünkendorf – Pristine beech forest loop from Altkünkendorf

07:26

28.1km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe „Alte Buchenwälder Deutschlands“ – Teilgebiet Grumsin

Schorfheide-Chorin

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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162 m

Altkünkendorf

Highlight • Settlement

For a visit: Registration and key with the Schindler family, Altkünkendorfer Dorfstr. 19, Tel. 033337-306

Interesting information on the eventful history of the beautiful old village church with the very …

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507 m

Ancient Oak Trees in Altkünkendorf

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great oaks at the entrance!

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8.06 km

Buckow Lake

Highlight • Lake

Through the ups and downs of the rollercoaster landscape formed during the Ice Age, you will ride along the core zone past forest lakes and the 139 meter high Blocksberg, …

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8.74 km

Pristine beech forest

Highlight • Forest

Here in the "UNESCO World Heritage Buchenwald Grumsin" you will find one of the largest beech forests in Europe. Individual beeches are no less than 180 years old. In total, the forest covers an area of 590 hectares.

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17.1 km

Great Plunz Lake

Highlight • Lake

An idyllic lake with a hiking trail above the shore. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a place to swim...

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17.8 km

Little Plunz Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very idyllically situated small lake, which serves as a good prelude to the subsequent Großer Plunzsee.

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19.2 km

Orchard Path in Schorfheide-Chorin

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

with numerous apple and pear trees - delicious!

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21.3 km

Lake Wolletz

Highlight • Lake

Directly in front of the gates of the Uckermark town of Angermünde lies the seven-kilometre-long Lake Wolletzsee, embedded in the hilly, wooded landscape on the edge of the UNESCO Biosphere …

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

5.90 km

2.13 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.6 km

3.27 km

1.35 km

648 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

4°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 12, 2022,vom Wolletzsee ums Weltnaturerbe Buchenwald Grumsin

With fantastic weather, we followed Frank Meyer's recommendation - thank you very much for that

In fact, the Grumsin is also beautiful at this time of year, especially in this weather: natural paths (a lot barefoot) through the hills of the Uckermark formed during the Ice Age, densely covered with beech trees and picturesque small and large lakes

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December 31, 2021,Rundwanderung Tag 2 in der Schorfheide, Grumsiner Forst

New Years Eve hike.
Today we went through the nature reserve Grumsiner Forst.
Even today we were almost alone, unbelievable.
It was absolutely fantastic. Idyll and pure nature. I really want to come back when everything is green and in bloom.
It's incredibly beautiful here.
All slide in well.

Kind regards Janice

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May 15, 2022,Ums Weltnaturerbe 🏞 ab Geopark Groß-Ziethen🔁

Did a wonderful 🤩 round today. Based on the basic idea of Komootler @Olaf 1/Ω, who also did his rounds here this week 😉
Attention ‼ mosquito spray and sunscreen should definitely not be missing in the backpack today 😎

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August 16, 2026,Deutschland, Brandenburg, Uckermark, UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Buchenwälder, Teilstück Grumsin, Rundwanderweg „Rotes Buchenblatt“.

The Grumsin beech forest has been part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site “Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe” since 2011 and is the only UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in Brandenburg. Grumsin is located in the middle of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve. There are five hiking trails in the area that …

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April 15, 2023,Grumsiner Forst: Rundtour "Rotes Buchenblatt"

The Grumsin beech forest near Angermünde was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011 and is therefore considered one of the most important forest areas in the world. The core zone of the area is strictly protected and can only be entered under the guidance of rangers - I can definitely recommend such a tour from my own …

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