Oberbarnim: Fieldstone Route and Culture in Ihlow

Oberbarnim combines active days on the Oberbarnim Fieldstone Route with a cultural focus in Ihlow. There, the castle, church, park, fieldstone barns and pond form a noteworthy ensemble. For your trip, you can choose between outdoor activity and architectural history, or include both in your plans according to your interests.

Cycling and hiking on the Fieldstone Route

The Oberbarnim Fieldstone Route is suitable for cycling and can be hiked on foot over two days. It passes through Klosterdorf, Ihlow, Pritzhagen, Bollersdorf and Grunow in the municipality of Oberbarnim. This gives you two different ways to experience the route: by bike or split across two days of hiking.

The order of the villages can also help you decide what to focus on during your trip: Ihlow lies on the route, while Klosterdorf, Pritzhagen, Bollersdorf and Grunow are other named stops. If you want to be active, you can use the cycling and hiking options as a starting point for planning your trip.

Ihlow’s ensemble and the Hagedorn Art Gallery

In Ihlow, the castle, church, park, fieldstone barns and pond form a noteworthy ensemble. The fortified church was originally built in the 13th century and restored after the destruction of 1945. Its history offers a different way to explore the village than the active perspective of the Fieldstone Route: here, the focus is on architectural history and the ensemble that has been passed down through the generations.

The Hagedorn Art Gallery adds another cultural highlight in Ihlow. On around 60 square metres, the gallery exhibits gestural painting and conceptual art by Udo Hagedorn. Ihlow’s cultural range therefore extends from its historic fortified church to its art exhibitions. If you want variety in your travel days, you can include these themes in your plans alongside cycling or hiking.

More to explore in the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland

Beyond Oberbarnim, the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland offers more cultural and outdoor activities. The Brecht-Weigel House in Buckow has been a museum since 1977. The literature museum hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions and special guided tours throughout the year; individual offerings vary. This gives you a broad cultural programme to choose from when planning your trip, with specific events to select according to your interests.

You can also compare different routes in Märkisch-Oderland. Explore Märkische Schweiz on the 17-kilometre Natura Trail or the certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route, which is just under 21 kilometres long. The stated lengths distinguish the two routes; check local conditions if you plan to follow one of them. Cycling trips are also possible along the Oder-Neiße Cycle Route. The Oderbruchbahn Cycle Route passes through the tranquil landscape of the Oderbruch, while also evoking the early 20th century and the history of rail travel. Its main route runs from Fürstenwalde/Spree or, alternatively, from Müncheberg to Wriezen.

Bad Freienwalde offers another contrast: all the ski jumps at the Sparkassen Ski Arena can be used in summer and winter. Special mats and weather-independent in-run tracks make year-round ski jumping possible; operational access may vary. In Rüdersdorf bei Berlin, the Bergfest has been celebrated every year on the first weekend in July since the mining tradition was revived. The programme and exact dates vary from year to year.

Choose accommodation based on the places you plan to visit

Then tailor your search to the places you actually plan to visit. This lets you compare accommodation based on your travel plans without combining different places and experiences into a single destination theme.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Neuenhagen, Neutrebbin, Buchholz, Müncheberg, Zeschdorf, Lietzen, Wilkendorf, Buckow.

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