Liebenwalde: Cycling Routes, Waterways and Hiking

If you’re looking for a hotel in Liebenwalde, you can make your planned activities the starting point for choosing where to stay: cycling routes run through the town, and several waterways are destinations for water tours around Liebenwalde. Circular hiking trails and cultural sites also give your trip different focal points. For planning purposes, it’s therefore helpful to first decide whether you’re interested in cycling, hiking or water activities.

Cycling Routes Through Liebenwalde

A section of the Berlin–Copenhagen Cycle Route passes through the Liebenwalde municipal area. The Liebenwalde–Angermünde connection and the Holländer Circular Route also run through the area. The 64-kilometre Oder-Havel Cycle Route follows a different course: it starts in Liebenwalde and connects the Oder and Havel rivers. If you’re planning a stage, check current cycling information, as routes may change. Surface conditions can also vary along the Oder-Havel Cycle Route.

Waterways and the Town Harbour

Waterways for water tours around Liebenwalde include the Oder-Havel Canal, Malzer Canal, Voß Canal and Finow Canal. The town provides visitor information about the Langer Trödel section of the Finow Canal and municipal boat moorings. Before planning a trip, check the latest information about canal opening times, as well as access and operating conditions on the waterways.

Liebenwalde Town Harbour has seating by the water and a children’s playground. As facilities and opening conditions may change, check the latest information if you’re planning a visit to the harbour.

Hiking: Circular Trails, a Lake and a Lock

Circular Hiking Trail 1 is an approximately 22-kilometre loop from Liebenwalde to Liebenthal and back to Liebenwalde; check local trail conditions before setting out. Circular Hiking Trail 2 leads to Wutzsee in Hammer. The longer return route on Circular Hiking Trail 3 passes along forest paths towards Bischofswerder Lock, built in 1882. A hiking route from Liebenwalde reaches the wild horse enclosure through mixed woodland.

Choosing a route depends both on its format—a loop or a longer return route—and its destination, such as Wutzsee, the wild horse enclosure or the lock. The approximate length of the first loop also distinguishes it from the other routes mentioned.

Churches, a Museum and a Herd of Horses

The Church of Liebenwalde was rebuilt between 1833 and 1835 to a design influenced by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Guided tours are available by appointment; during the summer months, the church is open to visitors. Seasonal access and booking requirements may change, so check the current arrangements before your visit.

The restored church in Hammer contains valuable religious artworks from the 18th century. Visits to the church are possible by prior arrangement. The Liebenwalde local history museum retains an authentic prison cell. If you’re planning to visit the museum, check the current opening and access conditions.

The House of a Hundred Horses offers information about the Liebenthal horse herd and a 13-hectare petting zoo where visitors can see various animal breeds. Guided visits to the herd are available by prior arrangement; confirm the details when making specific plans.

Discover more destinations: Zehdenick, Löwenberger Land, Stechlin, Liebenberg, Sonnenberg, Schönermark, Großwoltersdorf, Oberkrämer.

Go to the regional travel overview: Oberhavel.