Description
Village Outdoor – RCircular Trail from Lake Sacrow to the Heilandskirche and through the Königswald Forest
with Harms Wulf and Thomas Fischer
Somewhat hidden and not as prominent as the Havel lakes is Lake Sacrow, a particularly clean and beautiful bathing lake in western Berlin.
The starting point of our tour is the northern tip of the lake, on the outskirts of Groß Glienicke. From here, we hike along the lakeshore through pine and mixed forests, which repeatedly offer views of the water. After a while, we reach the village of Sacrow and enter the historic park of Sacrow Palace.
The palace is open in summer, and we have the opportunity to view the current exhibition EXIT PARADISE – a collection of selected works from the Miettinen Collection, which showcases fragmented, pop, and queer body images (admission 8 euros).
The highlight of the park is the Italianate Heilandskirche on the shore of Lake Jungfernsee. Here we can have a picnic and enjoy the view of the impressive backdrop of Potsdam on the opposite shore.
The rest of the trail takes us along a chain of lakes, from Jungfernsee via Lehnitzsee to Krampnitzer See. From there, we walk through a dense forest of tall pines and oaks back to the starting point at Sacrower See, where a beautiful swimming spot awaits us. Here, we can end the hike with a refreshing dip in the water.
There’s a kiosk-like snack bar in Sacrow, but feel free to bring something for a picnic. And most importantly: don’t forget your swimsuit!
What’s Village Outdoor?
Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin.
Activities include forest hikes, bike tours, swimming in lakes, sightseeing, and kayaking. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport.
Harms Wulf Harms already knows Berlin from the times of division. Since then, he has explored the urban and natural spaces of Berlin and its surroundings both professionally and privately.
For Thomas Fischer outdoor activities and movement through nature are important to connect with his self and the world around him. Therefore, he supports outdoor activities at Village and brings 20 years of experience in exploring Berlin and Brandenburg to the programme.
As a health professional he is passionate about the interplay between mind, body and social connections. He believes that movement, curiosity and constant development are at the core of every human’s journey through life.
General Information
Meeting point: 10:45 a.m., F. Günter-Park bus stop in Potsdam Groß-Glienicke
Length of route: approx. 15 km (approx. 4 hours)
Language: we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group.
Cost: free event with registration
** This event is part of the we are village program ‘Belonging versus Lonelines‘, with the support of LADS.
Learn more about the program here.
