Oberbarnim: Fieldstone Route and Culture

The Oberbarnim Fieldstone Route is ideal for cyclists and hikers; Ihlow adds cultural highlights with its historic ensemble and art gallery. This lets you decide in advance whether getting active on the route or exploring architectural history and art should take centre stage during your stay.

Cycling and hiking on the Fieldstone Route

The Oberbarnim Fieldstone Route is suitable for cycling and can be hiked on foot over two day stages. It passes through Klosterdorf, Ihlow, Pritzhagen, Bollersdorf and Grunow in the municipality of Oberbarnim. The hike can therefore be divided into two day stages; the route is also suitable for cycling. Ihlow is both a place along the route and the location of the ensemble and art gallery.

Culture in Ihlow

Ihlow has an impressive ensemble comprising a castle, church, park, fieldstone barns and ponds. Its historic centrepiece is the fortified church: it was originally built in the 13th century and restored after the destruction of 1945. Two distinct points in time can be identified: the original construction phase and the later restoration.

The Hagedorn Art Gallery in Ihlow offers another cultural highlight. The gallery showcases gestural painting and conceptual art by Udo Hagedorn across approximately 60 square metres. If you are planning a visit, check the gallery’s current opening hours directly with the venue.

More cultural and nature attractions in Märkisch-Oderland

In the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland, the Brecht-Weigel House in Buckow offers a literary focus. It has been a museum since 1977. The literary museum hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special guided tours throughout the year; individual offerings vary. When planning your trip, you can also consider which type of event interests you, while keeping in mind that the specific programme changes. Another cultural setting in the wider Märkisch-Oderland region is Neuhardenberg Castle: it is a cultural venue with a hotel, restaurants and event spaces; its programme includes exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances and readings. By contrast, the Bergfest in Rüdersdorf bei Berlin is a recurring tradition: since the mining tradition was revived, it has been celebrated every year on the first weekend in July; exact dates and the programme vary. For your planning, the distinction between a cultural venue with a changing programme and a festival with a recurring date is relevant. Check the dates for the year of your trip.

In Märkische Schweiz, you can explore the landscape on the 17 km Natura Trail and the certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route, which is just under 21 km long. The Nature Park Route is longer than the Natura Trail; both distances give you different reference points for planning your tour. Check trail conditions locally.

Discover more destinations: Letschin, Oderaue, Lindendorf, Hoppegarten, Wulkow Bei Booßen, Heckelberg-Brunow, Seelow, Görlsdorf

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