Zehlendorf: Angerdorf, Village Church and Clay Pit Pond
Accommodation in Zehlendorf
Zehlendorf is a well-preserved Angerdorf, or green-centered village, in a landscape between the Barnim ground moraine plateau and the Havel lowlands. Its village character, open spaces, an angling lake and the historic village church give your trip a variety of points of interest. You can get to know the area through its landscape, local history or angling.
Angerdorf and landscape
The open landscape is shaped mainly by arable land and permanent grassland, with small and medium-sized patches of woodland scattered throughout. The village lies at the transition between the Barnim ground moraine plateau and the Havel lowlands. Together with the well-preserved Angerdorf, this landscape defines the character of Zehlendorf.
Zehlendorf lies at the junction of the L 21 and L 29 regional roads. The L 21 connects Schildow with Zehdenick, while the L 29 connects Schmachtenhagen with Biesenthal. You can distinguish between the two road connections when planning your trip by noting their respective endpoints.
Clay pit pond and village church
The clay pit pond in Zehlendorf, by the Funkstation, is an angling lake surrounded by a belt of woodland. It covers 3.93 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 15 metres. The easiest way to reach the lake is by car via Tongrubenweg. Fishing permits are available from the Brandenburg State Anglers’ Association; permits and their conditions may be subject to local rules. If you plan to fish there, check the applicable local regulations in advance.
The village church, consecrated in 1872, is a Romanesque-style brick hall church. The building was designed by Friedrich August Stüler and is a listed monument. This adds a specific architectural-history point of interest to Zehlendorf’s landscape and angling attractions.
More topics in the wider Oranienburg destination
Distinctive attractions in the wider Oranienburg destination include Oranienburg Palace and the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum. The palace is one of the most important Baroque buildings in the Mark Brandenburg region. The memorial and museum commemorate, at the historic site, the history of Sachsenhausen concentration camp (1936–1945), Soviet Special Camp No. 1/7 (1945–1950) and the establishment of the National Memorial and Museum (1945–1961).
Thirteen permanent exhibitions can be visited in surviving camp buildings. Their thematic focuses are each connected to the corresponding locations; there is also an extensive educational programme for museum visitors. The Oranienburg tourism portal offers a range of themed tours as well as tours that can be booked individually for groups, families or individuals—on foot, by bicycle or by bus.
The cycle routes in the wider Oranienburg destination also vary in length and route. The 300 km Regional Park Route “Around Berlin” runs through the Oranienburg municipal area from Leegebruch through Eden to the palace, then through the centre and via the Lehnitz lock to Schmachtenhagen and Wensickendorf. The approximately 300 km Fontane Cycle Route starts in Oranienburg and leads through Brandenburg in the footsteps of Theodor Fontane. The 50 km Hollanders’ Circular Route connects Liebenwalde and Oranienburg. Check route conditions before setting off on a cycling trip.
Discover more destinations: FĂĽrstenberg/Havel, Kremmen, Leegebruch, MĂĽhlenbecker Land, Amalienfelde, Wesendorf, Oranienburg, Liebenwalde
Go to the wider travel overview: Oberhavel.
