Melchow: Hiking Trails, Rail and Local History

Melchow is located in the Eberswalde glacial valley. In Barnim Nature Park, the town is a good starting point for cycling tours and hikes for people of all ages. The 66 Lakes Hiking Trail runs directly through Melchow; the nature park station is the starting point for signposted hiking trails. This gives you several ways to enjoy the outdoors as you plan your day: a route through the town, a longer day hike or a stroll along the Fairy Tale Trail. If you are looking for a hotel in Melchow, your plans for trails, travel and events can help shape your stay.

Hiking from Melchow

The 66 Lakes Hiking Trail runs directly through Melchow. The day hike from Melchow to Falkenberg starts at the nature park station, passes through Trampe and Gamensee, is 22 kilometres long and takes about five hours. Its starting point, route and approximate duration give this hike a clear framework for planning your day.

In the town, the Falkenberg route follows the 66 Lakes Hiking Trail markers: a blue circle on a white square. Check the markers and trail conditions locally. Another option is the Fairy Tale Trail in Melchow, which invites people of all ages to stroll, explore and marvel. If travelling by public transport, you can start the Nonnenfließ circular trail at the nature park station and finish at a bus stop in Spechthausen. If you choose this option, take the endpoint into account and check connections before setting off.

Local landscape

The “Nonnenfliess-Schwärzetal” nature reserve begins within the municipality, near the district of Schönholz; it can be reached via the “Alte Bernauer Heerstrasse”. Melchow is also close to Schwärzesee lake. These are two different geographical points of interest to consider when planning an outing: the nature reserve is connected to Schönholz within the municipality, while the lake is near the destination.

Local history and events

A listed blacksmith’s forge stands along the main road through Melchow on the L 200 and can be visited by prior arrangement. Melchow nature park station was built in 1904 as a small railway crossing keeper’s hut on the Berlin–Stettin railway. The two sites highlight different aspects of local history: the forge as a listed building that can be visited by prior arrangement, and the station with its early railway history.

Melchow’s annual events include a yearly Advent market. Guests are also welcome at the kite festival. If an event is the reason for your trip, check the dates in advance so your plans match the time you would like to visit.

Plan your journey and stay

Melchow station is on the Berlin–Szczecin railway line and is served by Deutsche Bahn regional trains. For the day hike to Falkenberg, the regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Melchow is suggested for getting to the starting point. Check current connections before travelling.

When looking for a hotel in Melchow, the purpose of your stay is a useful starting point: for a hike, consider your planned starting point and the time needed for the route; visiting the forge requires making arrangements in advance, while event dates are key if you are attending an event.

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View the regional travel overview: Barnim.