Red Berries and Autumn Foliage – Rodelberg loop from Merkur

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Red Berries and Autumn Foliage – Rodelberg loop from Merkur

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Red Berries and Autumn Foliage – Rodelberg loop from Merkur

02:26

9.36km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

Red Berries and Autumn Foliage

Highlight • Forest

3.94 km

Steinitz Steps

Highlight • Viewpoint

You've seen the thing in pictures beforehand. But: the direct view is very, very powerful. A fat steel construction stands around here in the forest. Apparently, they once believed that …

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3.97 km

Steinitzer Treppe Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steinitzer staircase, stylized open-cast mining equipment boom
Nice view over the recultivated areas, currently also a view of the F60 and the sediments.
Free access, seating.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drebkau#Sehensw%C3%BCrdheiten

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4.00 km

Rodelberg

Highlight • Trail

4.03 km

Observation Tower and Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

The door is open, entry is free, however the stairlift was out of order. After 101 steps, one can enjoy a view of the Welzow open-cast mine.

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5.08 km

Steinitz

Highlight • Settlement

5.20 km

Steinitzhof Cultural and Information Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Location Steinitzhof, café and playground are available. We recommend.

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5.26 km

Playground and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

1.99 km

900 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

1.66 km

687 m

560 m

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 10 September

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Comments

July 8, 2025,Steinitzer Treppe – Görigker See Runde von Steinitz

Today I went on another lovely hike with friends. Not far from the town of Drebkau, in the village of Steinitz, you'll find this original observation tower, fitting for the mining region – the so-called Steinitz Staircase, which leads up 101 steps and is shaped like a coal excavator.
A circular hike along Lake Görigker and along beautiful forest paths …

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July 8, 2025,Steinitzer Treppe – Görigker See Runde von Steinitz von DeKaUnterwegs

Joop, a typical DeKa tour, a bit of everything and plenty of it. Rustic nature trails by the lake and the grounds of a former village that fell victim to mining. There were even a few meters of elevation gain and a herd of curious goats. The highlight, of course, was this reclining, steel dinosaur, also known as the Steinitz …

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