Pilgrim Hike: Bad Freienwalde to Falkenberg (15.5 km) – Being Fully Present

Join us for a one-day pilgrimage through the hilly forests of the Oderland region. This route offers more elevation than most of our hikes – and rewards you with mountain panoramas and deep forest serenity as we practice a simple but demanding focus: being here rather than elsewhere.

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Thursday, July 11, 2026
• Start: 9:44 AM at Bad Freienwalde Train Station (Travel via RE3 from Berlin, transfer to RB60 in Eberswalde)
• End: 4:25 PM at Falkenberg (Mark) Train Station (Return via RB60 through Eberswalde, then RE3 to Berlin)

🗺️ Route Highlights

• Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2153746400
• Trails Oderlandweg & Turmwanderweg
• old town of Bad Freienwalde and its hilltop castle
• a real “mountain stage” for Brandenburg: around 300 m in elevation & summit “Märkischer Watzmann” (106 m)
• panoramic views over the surrounding countryside (Oderbruch)
• dense forests and natural landscapes far from the noise of the city

🤔 Why this pilgrimage?

Much of our attention is often elsewhere – in plans, worries, memories, or expectations. This pilgrimage invites a return to what is immediately given: the body, the breath, the step, and the path ahead.

This pilgrimage is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and reflect on life’s important questions. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, share thoughts, and take time for moments of silence – about 30 minutes to an hour – to listen to nature and our inner voices.

🔔 What to know & bring

• Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking or hiking shoes.
• Bring enough food and water for the whole day.
• If you’d like to swim, bring swimwear and a towel.
• Please remember your public transport ticket.

📩 Questions & Registration

If you have questions or need help with planning your trip, feel free to reach out. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.

Contact Pilgrim Guide Alexander via WhatsApp (+49 157 57652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).