Between water lilies and grass snakes : canoe tour from Scharmützelsee to the Glubigseenkette - tour for late riser

Address

Start of tour

Bahnhof Wendisch Rietz
Beeskower Chaussee
15864 Wendisch Rietz

End of tour

Bahnhof Wendisch Rietz
Beeskower Chaussee
15864 Wendisch Rietz

Contact address

Surf & Fun
Strandstraße 10
15864 Wendisch Rietz

This tour leads through the region: Seenland Oder-Spree

Between water lilies and grass snakes : canoe tour from Scharmützelsee to the Glubigseenkette - tour for late riser

Canoeing

Length: 13 km

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Length: 13 km

If you love peace and solitude, enjoy observing nature, the steady circling of the paddles and the gentle glide on the water, you should go on a canoe tour from Scharmützelsee to the Glubigseenkette. On this idyllic and peaceful paddle tour, with almost no noisy motorboats, you can move between water lilies and grass snakes and enjoy the change of perspective from the water. Our tour for late riser takes you across lakes with little traffic, narrow streams and quaint canals to the Glubigsee chain.

Start / Finish: Wendisch Rietz railway station
Length / Duration: 13 kilometers / approx. 3 hours
Course: Wendisch Rietz, via Scharmützelsee, Glubig-Melang-Fließ, Großer Glubigsee, Springsee, Großer Glubigsee, Kleiner Glubigsee, Glubig-Melang-Fließ, via Scharmützelsee, Wendisch Rietz
Water profile: very natural, crystal-clear water
Note: no motorboats allowed
Arrival / departure:

RB24 or S-Bahn to Königs-Wusterhausen, then RB36 to Wendisch Rietz. Return journey in the opposite direction.

In the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park

At the southern end of the Scharmützelsee, a beautiful but rarely used chain of lakes begins. Deserted even in summer and closed to motorboats, the Kleine and Große Glubigsee and the Springsee offer pure relaxation and a unique nature experience. The Glubigsee chain with a total of 5 lakes was formed from an ice-age meltwater channel. The Scharmützelsee, also known as the Märkisches Meer, is also part of the chain of lakes and is the starting point for the late-riser paddle tour in the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park.

Route description
Start in Wendisch Rietz

To give your legs something to do, we start with a short, half-hour hike. After arriving in Wendisch Rietz by regional train, we walk through the lakeside resort, which is particularly popular with families, to the lakeside promenade. At Surf & Fun, you can get the right boats and finally set sail. The first stage takes you across the Scharmützelsee to its southern end, where you cross over to the Glubigsee.

The automatic lock is currently out of order, but a short crossing over a few steps and a few meters of meadow is possible without any problems.

Through the enchanted Glubig-Melang river

The connecting channels between the lakes are particularly beautiful. You are immediately greeted by the beautiful water lilies, which can be seen in impressive numbers again and again on this tour. Here you should stop and take a closer look: The water lilies, which are in full bloom, especially in June and July, are a popular resting place for reed warblers and various dragonfly species. An impressive sight. Grey herons stand motionless on the banks and, with a bit of luck, you might spot a marsh harrier in the trees. Swimming grass snakes can also be observed. Further down, there are small perch, pike lurking in the weeds and crayfish close to the shore, a sign of good water quality.

The large Glubigsee lake in front of us is surrounded by pine and deciduous forests, with a few dachas and jetties here and there. Everything is absolutely calm, no motorboats, no waves, only the light wind ripples the water here and there.

Spring Lake

Continuing through the stream, you reach the particularly clear Springsee. Local divers appreciate the good underwater visibility. The lake is fed by two springs, whose tributaries are located on the eastern shore. The springs are official natural monuments and can be visited.

On the lonely, hilly western shore of Lake Spring, on the other hand, forest lovers can discover special North American tree species that were planted for experimental purposes in the 1960s. The solitude used to be welcome for other purposes too: In GDR times, this side of the lake was home to a secret GDR state security facility where members of terrorist groups received military training. Today it is a restricted area for the German armed forces.

Halfway along the southern shore, you can take a break at the natural campsite. A snack bar and a beautiful bathing area invite you to linger.

Greetings from Scandinavia

Back at the lock, we recommend a short stop at the small Glubigsee lake. The idyllic Fischaus is located on the tip of a small peninsula. You can moor right in front of the thatched house and enjoy delicious fish dishes on the terrace or take a fish sandwich with you.

If you still have time, you should make a detour to the harbor in Wendisch Rietz after the next transfer. The many red wooden huts on the shore convey a maritime, Scandinavian flair.

For the planning:

The surf & fun canoe rental company in Wendisch Rietz hires out single and double+child+kayaks or canoes for up to 4 people.
Be sure to book in advance by phone or email!
Don't forget sunscreen and mosquito repellent!
Please always respect nature and follow the recommendations.

Refreshment tips:

Wendisch Rietz Siedlung: Fisch-Haus
Wendisch Rietz: Atelier Café
Springsee: Snack bar at the “Zur Quelle” forest restaurant

RB24 or S-Bahn to Königs-Wusterhausen, then RB36 to Wendisch Rietz. Return journey in the opposite direction.

The surf & fun canoe rental company in Wendisch Rietz hires out single and double+child+kayaks or canoes for up to 4 people.
Be sure to book in advance by phone or email!
Don't forget sunscreen and mosquito repellent!
Please always respect nature and follow the recommendations.

Refreshment tips:

Wendisch Rietz Siedlung: Fisch-Haus
Wendisch Rietz: Atelier Café
Springsee: Snack bar at the “Zur Quelle” forest restaurant

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