Discover Fichtenwalde: Forest, Trails and Festivals

Fichtenwalde lies in the heart of the forest and offers space for peace, nature and relaxation. A network of hiking trails, cycling routes and recurring festivals complement its forest character.

A Forest Village with a History

The first garden cottages in the Fichtenwalde settlement were built in 1908. The first garden cottages in the Fichtenwalde settlement were built in 1908; the forest continues to shape the village to this day.

Hiking and Cycling

The Fichtenwalde hiking trail network was inaugurated in 2003. If you are planning a specific hike, check the current trail conditions in advance. Cyclists have several specific points of reference: A cycle path to Beelitz was inaugurated in 2006, the EuroVelo Route R1 passes directly by Fichtenwalde, and a cycle path separated from motor traffic runs between the Beelitz districts of Fichtenwalde and Klaistow. It is around 1.6 kilometres long and was completed in January 2019. When planning your route, you can start from your destination, Beelitz, take the R1 route into account, or include the approximately 1.6-kilometre stretch between Fichtenwalde and Klaistow.

Festivals and Forest Playground

Viva la Fiwa is a summer festival in Fichtenwalde for visitors of all ages and has been held annually since 2009. In July 2024, the City of Beelitz described the festival as featuring live music, market stalls, carousels, food and drink, and a large programme of activities for children. At the festival described, people could dance by the stage until 1 a.m. The programme may vary from year to year, so check the specific event dates and programme if you are planning your trip around it. The Zapfenmarkt has been held annually since its first edition in 1990.

A forest playground with the motto “FOREST – We All Live Because of It” is located at the Hans-Grade-Haus in Fichtenwalde. This offers families exploring Fichtenwalde another specific point of interest, in addition to the children’s programme at the festival described above.

Getting There

The nearest railway connection to Fichtenwalde is Beelitz-Heilstätten station, around five kilometres away. Public transport services may change, so check current connections before travelling.

Historical and Cultural Topics in the Broader Destination of Beelitz

In the broader destination of Beelitz, the Beelitz parish church was first mentioned in official records in 1247; it was initially a Romanesque pillar basilica built of hewn glacial erratic boulders. The legend of the Holy Blood made Beelitz the first pilgrimage site in the area east of the Elbe and possibly in the German-speaking world. A chapel was built around 1340.

The historic old town of Beelitz, around 800 years old, invites visitors to explore its historic buildings. Another strand of Beelitz’s history is asparagus cultivation: in 1861, Beelitz farmer and townsman Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Herrmann was the first to cultivate asparagus on a commercial scale; other people in Beelitz gradually followed his example. The Beelitz stargazing association, Sternenfreunde Beelitz, is based in the water tower and invites visitors to events and stargazing with a “view from above”.

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