Märkische Schlössertour
The start and finish of our Märkische Schlössertour are in Beeskow in Brandenburg. This is also the location of the former moated castle, which was first mentioned in 1272 and now forms the backdrop for an impressive start to the tour. The castle tour can easily be completed in three one-day stages. However, if you want to take a closer look at the many interesting buildings, such as the baroque Kossenblatt Castle, the Sauen Manor House and the Lietzen Commandery, a former knight's seat of the Knights Templar, you may need to allow a little more time. However, the large loop does not present any major sporting challenges, but is largely flat on cycle paths and quiet side roads and can be travelled in both directions without any problems. In addition to plenty of culture, beautiful natural landscapes such as the Schlaubetal, Scharmützelsee, Oderbruch and Märkische Schweiz Nature Park await touring cyclists.
Journey:
The starting point Beeskow can be reached from Berlin by regional train with one change. www.bahn.de
Tour combinations:
Spree Cycle Route, Oder-Spree Tour, Oderbruchbahn Cycle Route, Tour Brandenburg, D-Route 3, Theodor Fontane Cycle Route
Accommodation tips:
The castle's coach house in Steinhöfel, www.schlossremise-steinhoefel.de
Berkenbrück community centre, www.buergerhaus-berkenbrueck.de
Alt Madlitz Castle Estate, schloss-alt-madlitz.de
Neuhardenberg Castle, www.schlossneuhardenberg.de
Further tips: www.bettundbike.de
Palaces and castles:
Beeskow Castle, www.burg-beeskow.de
Groß Rietz Castle, www.schloesser-gmbh.de
Alt Madlitz Castle Estate, schloss-alt-madlitz.de
Trebnitz Castle, www.schloss-trebnitz.de
Steinhöfel Castle, www.schloss-steinhoefel.de
Gusow Castle, www.schloss-gusow.de
Maps and literature:
Verlag Dr Barthel "Cycling and hiking map of Schwielochsee, Beeskow and the surrounding area: Excursions between Tauche, Märkische Heide, Liebrose and Friedland." 1:35000, 4.90 euros.
Kompass cycle map no. 3039 "Märkische Schweiz - Berliner Urstromtal - Frankfurt/Oder" 1:70,000, 7.99 euros.
Information:
www.reiseland-brandenburg.de;
www.radkompass.de/Radfernweg/maerkische-schloessertour.html
The complete article was published in Trekkingbike issue 2/2017. You can download the issue in the Trekkingbike app (iTunes and Google Play ) or in the DK-Shop order.
