Grünheide (Mark): Local History Museum, Trails and Swimming Spots

Grünheide (Mark) offers several specific starting points for planning a stay: the Mönchwinkel Local History Museum, hiking and cycling trails, swimming spots on Kiessee and Möllensee lakes, and attractions in Bürgerpark and at an ostrich farm. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first plan your trip around your preferred focus: local history, trails, time by the water, or a guided introduction to ostrich farming. The following places show the range of activities you can include in your plans.

Local history in a former school building

The Mönchwinkel Local History Museum is housed in the district’s former school building. The exhibition includes more than 4,100 exhibits on trades, agriculture and forestry, household management, the development of the school in Mönchwinkel, and everyday life; the number of objects may change. Visitors are allowed to try out some of the exhibits. The former school building and the school’s history give this part of the collection a tangible connection to the local area.

Hiking and cycling trails

Hiking trails in Grünheide (Mark) include the Löcknitztalweg, the 66 Lakes Hiking Trail, the Möllensee circular trail, and the Way of St. James. The Europaradweg R1, D-Route 3 (International Long-Distance Cycle Route), Spreeradweg, Oder-Spree-Tour, and Tour Brandenburg cycle routes pass through Grünheide (Mark). This gives you a choice of different routes for hiking and cycling, so you can make your preferred way of getting around the starting point for your plans. Check current trail updates before setting out; if you are planning a cycling trip, it is also a good idea to check the current route.

Swimming spots on Kiessee and Möllensee lakes

The beach on Kiessee lake near the E 40 campsite in Kagel-Finkenstein has a beach volleyball court, table tennis tables, and a children’s playground. The natural swimming area on the north shore of Möllensee lake has climbing and play equipment for children, a beach volleyball court, and table tennis tables. The swimming area is also accessible by boat via the landing stage right next to it. These two lakeside locations therefore offer different options for your plans. Facilities and access arrangements may change, so confirm the details locally before your visit.

Bürgerpark and the ostrich farm

At Bürgerpark Grünheide, a herb garden invites visitors to explore and pick herbs themselves. Boat tours on Peetzsee lake depart from the park’s steamer landing and pier. The two offerings give a visit to the park different highlights: in the garden, you can explore and pick herbs, while a trip on the water begins at the landing stage. Availability and schedules for boat tours may vary; check both in advance. The herb garden offering may change; confirm locally whether visitors can explore and pick herbs.

At the ostrich farm in Kagel, you can learn about ostriches and how they are raised on a guided tour. Advance registration by phone is recommended. When you enquire, also check whether tours are currently taking place.

Another place in the wider Oder-Spree destination

In the wider Oder-Spree destination, the Lesser-Promenade in Bad Saarow runs for about 1.5 kilometres along the lakeshore from Kurpark to Fontanepark.

Discover more destinations: Grunow, Jacobsdorf, Mixdorf, Werder, Reichenwalde, Bad Saarow, Berkenbrück, Erkner

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Oder-Spree.