Oderbruch Railway Cycle Route: A truly delightful tour

This long-distance cycle route leads from Fürstenwalde and Buckow to Wriezen and Bad Freienwalde. Certified as a four-star route by the German Cyclists' Federation, it is one of the longest cycle routes along disused railways in Germany.

The tour follows the route of the old Oderbruch railway, at times on the disused tracks, through an area renowned for its beautiful rural scenery. It passes a number of typical villages where many artists and artisans have settled. Along the way, there are plenty of places of interest to discover such as the cathedral in Fürstenwalde, Steinhöfel House and the Kunstspeicher (art warehouse) in Friedersdorf. 'The Children of Golzow' museum tells the story of a fascinating long-term film project. The Märkische Schweiz is a region of scenic beauty and children will enjoy a visit to Oderbruch Zoo in Altreetz. Terrain: mainly asphalt cycle paths along disused railway lines with no steep climbs. The area is sparsely populated. Only on a few sections do cyclists have to share the road with vehicles. A well-planned, well-signposted route. Scenery: the sweeping countryside of the Oderbruch inland delta with tree-lined avenues in abundance, lakes, meadows with rare plants, fields and wetlands, surrounded by plateaus in the west and the Neumärkische hills in the east.

• Length: 160 kilometres
• Starts: Fürstenwalde or Buckow
• Ends: Wriezen
• Route info: mainly flat terrain, easily managed with children, majority of route suitable for trailers