Stage 1 "Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route": Berlin - Oranienburg

The first stage of the Berlin - Copenhagen Cycle Route leads 50 kilometers from Berlin-Mitte to Oranienburg. First, it passes the sights of Berlin such as the Brandenburg Gate. Via Spandau it goes along the Havel river to Hennigsdorf. From there, it is only a stone's throw to Oranienburg with its 17th century castle.

Length: 50 km
Start: Berlin
Destination: Oranienburg

Logo / route sign: "Radweg Berlin-Kopenhagen" logo

Departure: From Oranienburg with the RE5 (Wünsdorf-Waldstadt) to Berlin main station (approx. 30 minutes).

Route: Museum Island Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, West Harbor, Central Festival Square, Wasserstadt Bridge in Spandau, Bürger Ablage, Nieder Neuendorf, Hennigsdorf, Stolpe Waterworks, Hohen Neuendorf, Birkenwerder, Briese, Borgsdorf, Oranienburg

Sights / things to know:

• Berlin: Brandenburg Gate
• Nieder Neuendorf: border tower
• Hohen Neuendorf: free bicycle outdoor repair station
• Birkenwerder: Clara Zetkin Memorial Site
• Oranienburg: Palace and park, Oranienwerk - cultural and creative location, Sachsenhausen memorial and museum, Oberhavel organic herb farm

Possible combinations

• R1 European Cycle Route
• Berlin-Leipzig Cycle Route
• Havel Cycle Route
• Wall path
• Havelland Cycle Route
• Queen Luise Cycle Route
• Lakes Culture Cycle Route
• Historic Town Centres Cycle Routes - Route 2
• Dutch circular route

Route condition / route development: The route runs on newly developed, asphalted and well-signposted cycle paths and farm tracks with little local traffic.

Maps / Literature :

• "Radfernweg Berlin-Copenhagen", 1:75,000, Esterbauer-Verlag, edition: 08th (24 July 2015), ISBN-13: 978-3850004541, 13.90 euros.
• "Radkarte Ruppiner Land", 1:75.000, Esterbauer Verlag, edition: 1st (15th April 2011), ISBN-10: 3850003043, 6,90 Euro