Discover Heidesee: Nature, Trails and Local History

Lakes, forests and peaceful landscapes give Heidesee a close-to-nature character. At the same time, trails and destinations offer a variety of discoveries: in Prieros, they range from plant communities and biotopes to a historic half-timbered house; the Dubrow circular route focuses on landscape change and distinctive natural landmarks. If you are looking for accommodation in Heidesee, you might first consider whether nature, outdoor activities, history or a mix of these will shape your stay.

Organic Garden and Circular Trails

The Prieros Organic Garden is home to plant communities and biotopes found in Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park. Self-guided visits with information panels let you explore the garden at your own pace. Quiz trails for children add a discovery activity of their own. This offers a way to explore a nature theme without having to join a guided tour.

For a hike, the Prieros Local Circular Trail loops around to Lake Huschtesee. The 13-kilometre Dubrow Circular Route offers a longer option and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. It includes a nature trail with stations illustrating changes to the landscape. The route also leads to the Wildkeller natural monument and the almost 600-year-old King Oak. The two routes therefore differ not only in their destinations: one is described as a local circular trail to Lake Huschtesee, while the other combines a longer circuit with a nature trail and named natural landmarks.

History in Prieros

The Prieros Local History Museum is housed in a historic half-timbered building around 280 years old. Its permanent exhibition focuses on rural life and the local history of Prieros in Heidesee. It also covers historic working practices associated with farmers, fishers, blacksmiths and millers. This offers a different way to experience the area than exploring its garden and landscapes: the focus here is on everyday life and a range of traditional trades.

A country excursion in Prieros can include the organic garden, the nature park information point and the local history museum. This selection brings nature and local history together, so you do not have to choose just one of the two themes.

By Bike, on Foot or on the Water

Prieros is on the B246 between Bestensee and Storkow (Mark). You can reach the town by water from Berlin, Storkow, Teupitz or Märkisch Buchholz. Prieros is also a possible starting point or landing place for the approximately 180-kilometre Märkische Umfahrt canoe route. This offers a different perspective on planning your trip than a walk or bike ride: Prieros can be part of a longer canoe tour, or the destination for a land excursion that includes local nature and cultural attractions.

Dolgenbrodt also offers a specific place to visit on an excursion: the Dahme bridge affords sweeping views across Lake Dolgensee. When choosing accommodation, you can use experiences like these to plan your stay and decide whether hiking and cycling routes, a visit to Prieros or an activity on the water should take priority. The options mentioned offer different highlights; it is up to you to decide which ones fit together based on your travel plans.

Dahme-Spreewald as a Wider Travel Destination

Within the wider Dahme-Spreewald travel destination, the Dahme Lake District, together with the Spreewald, forms part of the travel region in the district of Dahme-Spreewald. Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park is located in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and includes more than 100 lakes. Cyclists can also explore a wider regional network: more than 1,000 kilometres of well-developed, fully signposted cycle paths connect landscapes and destinations across the Spreewald and the Dahme Lake District. Check the conditions on the relevant route before setting out. This lets you combine your local plans with other nature, cultural and landscape experiences in the wider travel destination.

Discover Places in Heidesee

For more information about Heidesee: Prieros, Dolgenbrodt and Klein Eichholz.

Discover More Travel Destinations

Discover more travel destinations: Bestensee, Byhleguhre-Byhlen, Halbe, Schlepzig, Jamlitz.

Go to the wider travel overview: Dahme-Spreewald.