Pilgrimage Hike: Around Bad Saarow via Petersdorf & Kolpin (20 km)

Take a summer pilgrimage through the forests and hills around Bad Saarow – a region known for its natural beauty, healing waters, and peaceful landscapes. This circular route offers forest trails, lake views, and moments of calm away from the city buzz.

Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2261595456

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
• Start: 9:28 AM at Bad Saarow Train Station (Travel via RE1 from Berlin Zoologischer Garten at 8:07 AM – stops at Hbf, Friedrichstraße, Alexanderplatz, Ostbahnhof, Ostkreuz. Transfer in Fürstenwalde (Spree) to RB35 toward Bad Saarow)
• End: Around 4:44 PM at Bad Saarow Train Station (Return via RB35 with transfer in Fürstenwalde to RE1 toward Berlin – runs hourly)

🗺️ Route Highlights

• Hike the forested hills of the Rauener Berge (up to 153 m elevation)
• Enjoy stretches of forest bathing through peaceful woodland paths
• Pause for a refreshing swim at the Großer Kolpiner See
• Stroll along the lakefront promenade of Bad Saarow to end the day

🤔 Why This Hike?

Pilgrimage is about more than walking – it’s a mindful journey into the present moment. We walk at a steady, reflective pace, including a shared silent segment of 30 – 60 minutes.

🔔 Important Notes

• Terrain & Distance: 20 km, varied forest terrain with gentle hills and some paved stretches
• Food & Water: Please bring your own lunch and enough water – few or no shops along the way
• Clothing: Wear good walking shoes and pack swimwear if you’d like to take a dip

📩 Questions & Registration

Reach out any time for more details or help with your travel plans. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group, where we share updates and photos from the trail.

Feel free to contact Pilgrimage Guide Alexander via WhatsApp message (01575 – 7652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).