Discover Spreewaldheide

Explore Spreewaldheide through its varied landscapes, local traditions and the Wilderness Trail. Around Butzen, damp peatland hollows, sandy soils and gently rolling terrain alternate. Meadows and fields surround the village; the Ressener Mühlenfließ flows to the west, and Lake Butzen adds to the landscape. Wet and drier areas lie close together—a striking contrast for anyone who wants to experience more than one type of landscape along the way.

Landscapes between Laasow, Sacrow and Waldow

Laasow, too, is shaped by water and wetlands. Its parish includes Lake Koboldsee, which covers about two hectares. A wetland biotope of silted-up bodies of water and marshy stretches is considered worthy of protection. East of Laasow, the Ressener Mühlenfließ runs close to the former mill area known as “Hinter der Mühle.”

Sacrow lies on the northern edge of the Spreewald. Meadows, pastures and forests alternate with small ditches and streams. The village is characterized by numerous brick buildings, wooden windbreaks and a central village square. Waldow, in turn, is surrounded by fields, meadows and pine forests; the Ressener Mühlenfließ runs through the parish and the village center. These villages offer a range of things to see for a stay that takes in both the landscape and village life.

Hiking the Wilderness Trail

The Wilderness Trail starts and ends in Straupitz/OT Butzen and is part of the Ludwig Leichhardt Trail. In the area around the route, pine forests meet pockets of mixed deciduous woodland. The area provides a habitat for numerous animal and plant species; alongside a wide variety of birds, other wildlife can also be found there. For anyone who enjoys being outdoors, this is a great reason to include nature and exercise in their travel plans.

The Wilderness Trail is not accessible by public transport. Plan your journey accordingly and check current transport options and trail conditions before your visit. The Dahme-Seenland and the northern Spreewald offer a wider range of hiking opportunities, with more than 400 kilometers of marked hiking trails. Most follow natural paths along meadows and rivers or through forests.

Traditions and local history

Butzen was first mentioned in a feudal charter in 1294. Local traditions include Carnival and a summer village festival. This makes it possible to combine learning about the village’s history with a visit that also takes in the surrounding landscape. In Sacrow, brick buildings, wooden windbreaks and the central village square shape its rural character—a different perspective on a stay than the open spaces and forest landscapes.

Dahme-Spreewald as a wider destination

Across the wider Dahme-Spreewald destination, more than 1,000 kilometers of well-maintained, fully signposted cycle paths connect the landscapes and attractions of the Spreewald and Dahme-Seenland. This adds another way to explore the region alongside hiking. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Golßen, Jamlitz, Schlepzig, Märkische Heide, Schulzendorf, Schönefeld, Neuendorf Am See, Bersteland.

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