Water rats and bats Tour – nature adventures in Spandau

The south of the Spandau district is a great place to cycle. This 33-kilometer tour is proof of this, with lots of water, lots of greenery and an exciting fortress. So, bring some time with you and enjoy this varied tour just outside Berlin.

You start in the old town of Spandau or - if you come by S-Bahn - directly at the train station. From here you roll through the south of Spandau and head for the Havel, whose banks you reach at the Scharfen Lanke. From the bay you have a great view of the water and with a bit of luck an impressive yacht or a majestic sailing boat will sail past. In any case, it is a nice place to linger for a moment.

Now you follow the Havel for quite a while and the cycle path of the same name, which runs idyllically along the banks of the river. You pass through cozy villages and the whole time you have a great view of the Grunewald on the opposite bank. Shortly before the route leaves the river, you reach a small, idyllic bathing area where you can sit down for a break or even jump into the water.

Shortly afterwards, you reach the Groß Glienicker See and then cycle back towards Spandau on the Wall Cycle Path. Before you reach the old town, however, the tour makes a small detour. The old fortress Fort Hahneberg is really worth seeing. It was located directly on the border strip between the Federal Republic and the GDR and was left to itself for decades. It has only been restored and can be visited since the 1990s. During a visit, you will learn a lot about the interesting (border) history of the area - and with a bit of luck, you might even see one of the bats that live here. The little animals also feel very comfortable here!