Discover Klosterfelde

Klosterfelde offers different perspectives on nature and local history: the “Torfstich Klosterfelde” nature reserve protects a post-glacial complex of fen, a small body of water and an inland dune. The village church, dating from the 13th century, is the oldest building in the village. Together, these themes show how landscape, architectural history and regional memory can be incorporated into your travel plans.

Fen, small body of water and inland dune

Three different landscape features come together in the “Torfstich Klosterfelde” nature reserve: a fen, a small body of water and an inland dune. The fen complex formed after the last Ice Age; an inland dune, in turn, is a type of dune found inland. For nature lovers, the appeal lies in the contrast between these features of a protected area. From Lake Lottsche, a hiking trail leads 600 metres southwest to the nature reserve. This provides a specific point of reference for anyone wishing to combine a stay by the lake with a hike.

Village history and regional highlights

Klosterfelde’s village church dates from the 13th century and is the oldest building in the village. It provides a historical focal point that sits well alongside the landscape themes. Remembrance of the world wars also shapes the village: the newly redesigned village green features a Soviet memorial to those who fell in the Second World War, as well as a German war memorial to the sons of Klosterfelde who fell in the First World War. In 1948, a monument was also erected in Klosterfelde to 334 Soviet officers and soldiers who had fallen in the surrounding area.

Mustard making is another regional highlight. Klosterfelde Mustard Mill produces natural and vegan varieties of mustard. Alongside hiking trails and architectural history, local products also offer a topic to explore on your trip.

Hiking and cycling tours

If you would like to explore on foot, hiking route NO03 passes through the Bogensee wetland and reaches Klosterfelde. From there, you can take the train back to Berlin via Wandlitzsee. It is worth checking the timetable for your travel date when planning your return journey. Combining a hike with a train ride offers one way to link the tour with a return to Berlin.

The “Cycling trip to the Barnim” route also passes through Klosterfelde. There, you can transfer to the Heidekrautbahn train towards Berlin. This distinguishes two active ways to explore: NO03 describes a hike through the Bogensee wetland, while the cycling trip links a route via Klosterfelde with the option of taking the train.

Beyond Klosterfelde, the Kleiner and Großer Lottschesee lakes lie in the Liebenwalder Heide. There are bathing areas surrounded by woodland, lakeside walking paths and a hotel-restaurant nearby. This area offers different nature experiences from the fen: here, the focus is on bathing areas and lakeside paths rather than fenland. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you are more interested in a hiking route, an excursion to the water or a combination of both landscape settings.

More to discover in the wider destination of Wandlitz

In the wider destination of Wandlitz, one day’s stage of the 400-kilometre 66 Lakes Hiking Trail passes directly through Wandlitz. The trail is described as one of Germany’s most attractive lowland hiking routes. This stage is a different hiking option from route NO03: NO03 passes through the Bogensee wetland to Klosterfelde, while the day’s stage described here runs through Wandlitz.

The “Goldener Löwe” cultural venue is also located in Wandlitz’s historic centre. Its programme includes musical events, cabaret, visiting theatre productions, readings and exhibitions. The Barnim Panorama in Wandlitz combines a nature park centre with an agricultural museum; its outdoor area includes a show garden and a discovery trail. Every year, the Barnim Panorama invites visitors to its museum festival. The programme features a traditional fashion show, historic and new tractors, and activities related to the exhibition, show garden and discovery trail. For specific event dates, it is best to check the current calendar.

For the wider travel overview: Wandlitz.