I dared to claim that I knew Brandenburg like the back of my hand and was promptly proven wrong! We’re talking about Löwenberger Land, just one stop north of Oranienburg. Two bathing lakes invite you to take a break and refresh in their cool water: the small and large Lankensee. Both lakes are surrounded by rolling hills, moorland and conservation forests, a small village with a large castle, and an even larger castle park. It’s a great place to enjoy a relaxing café melange and traditional German fruit cake with plenty of sponge, crumble and whipped cream. It’s advisable not to set off too late, as there are other small bays on the south side of the large Lankensee where it is easy to get into the freshwater. When the afternoon sun bathes the reeds and alders in deep, golden light, a grey heron sails down the treetops to show off its elegant flying skills, skimming the water’s surface, and everything around us becomes quiet, it’s clear: this tour is one of our new favorite routes around Berlin.
Text & Photos: Laura-Luisa Iriondo
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