Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein

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This hike leads through the deep forests of the Rauener Berge and offers a varied nature experience. The route combines impressive natural monuments such as the Markgrafensteine and the Paulsborn spring with magnificent views of Lake Scharmützelsee from the viewing tower. The biggest attraction is the Markgrafensteine - the mightiest boulders in Brandenburg.
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  • Markgrafenstein, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
  • Rauener Berge, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Scharmützelsee, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
Start / Finish: Petersdorf, bus stop “Petersdorf, Dorfanger”
Length / Duration: 17 kilometers, approx. 5 hours
Nature of the route: mainly natural and unpaved paths
Route: Petersdorf, Rauener Berge, Marienhöhe, Rauener Berge, Paulsborn spring, Rauener Berge, Markgrafensteine, Rauener Berge viewing tower, Petersdorf
Arrival/departure by public transport:
  • From Berlin main station with RE1 towards Frankfurt (Oder) / Eisenhüttenstadt / Cottbus to Fürstenwalde/Spree, continue with bus 430/431 towards Wendisch Rietz / Bad Saarow (HELIOS) to “Petersdorf, Dorfanger”

Route description:

From Petersdorf, the route leads into the Rauener Berge. After climbing through the dense forest, you reach the observation tower, which rewards you with a panoramic view of Lake Scharmützel and the surrounding area. Not far from here are the Markgrafensteine - northern Germany's largest erratic blocks, which were formed during the Ice Age. The “Stone Tables”, another natural monument, are also located nearby.

The hike continues to the Paulsborn spring, which rises in the middle of the woods. The trail finally leads towards Bad Saarow and back to Petersdorf. The route is particularly quiet and is ideal for hiking with dogs. Sections with little traffic and wooded paths ensure a relaxed experience of nature.

Possible combinations: 

  • Trail of stones
  • Stage 10 “66 Lakes Hiking Trail”

Worth seeing: 

  • Markgrafensteine
  • Paulsborn spring
  • Rauener Berge observation tower
  • Marienhöhe farm community

Maps / literature: 

  • “Scharmützelsee cycling, hiking and leisure map”, €5.90, scale 1:25,000
    • Available from the tourist information offices in Bad Saarow and Wendisch Rietz.

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This hike leads through the deep forests of the Rauener Berge and offers a varied nature experience. The route combines impressive natural monuments such as the Markgrafensteine and the Paulsborn spring with magnificent views of Lake Scharmützelsee from the viewing tower. The biggest attraction is the Markgrafensteine - the mightiest boulders in Brandenburg.
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  • Markgrafenstein, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
  • Rauener Berge, Foto: Steffen Lehmann, Lizenz: TMB-Fotoarchiv
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
  • Up the Rauen mountains to the Markgrafenstein, Foto: Tourismusverein Scharmützelsee
Start / Finish: Petersdorf, bus stop “Petersdorf, Dorfanger”
Length / Duration: 17 kilometers, approx. 5 hours
Nature of the route: mainly natural and unpaved paths
Route: Petersdorf, Rauener Berge, Marienhöhe, Rauener Berge, Paulsborn spring, Rauener Berge, Markgrafensteine, Rauener Berge viewing tower, Petersdorf
Arrival/departure by public transport:
  • From Berlin main station with RE1 towards Frankfurt (Oder) / Eisenhüttenstadt / Cottbus to Fürstenwalde/Spree, continue with bus 430/431 towards Wendisch Rietz / Bad Saarow (HELIOS) to “Petersdorf, Dorfanger”

Route description:

From Petersdorf, the route leads into the Rauener Berge. After climbing through the dense forest, you reach the observation tower, which rewards you with a panoramic view of Lake Scharmützel and the surrounding area. Not far from here are the Markgrafensteine - northern Germany's largest erratic blocks, which were formed during the Ice Age. The “Stone Tables”, another natural monument, are also located nearby.

The hike continues to the Paulsborn spring, which rises in the middle of the woods. The trail finally leads towards Bad Saarow and back to Petersdorf. The route is particularly quiet and is ideal for hiking with dogs. Sections with little traffic and wooded paths ensure a relaxed experience of nature.

Possible combinations: 

  • Trail of stones
  • Stage 10 “66 Lakes Hiking Trail”

Worth seeing: 

  • Markgrafensteine
  • Paulsborn spring
  • Rauener Berge observation tower
  • Marienhöhe farm community

Maps / literature: 

  • “Scharmützelsee cycling, hiking and leisure map”, €5.90, scale 1:25,000
    • Available from the tourist information offices in Bad Saarow and Wendisch Rietz.

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Tourismusverband Seenland Oder-Spree e.V.

Ulmenstraße 15
15526 Bad Saarow

Tel.: +49 (0) 33631-868100
Fax: +49 (0) 33631-868102

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