ADVENTURE

The 77-lakes-hiking trail by heldenstuff

This trail is based on the 66-lake-trail, but deviates from the official route, especially at the beginning and end. The new trail is still divided into 17 day trips and has a length of 420 km (260 miles), but I cleaned up the track and changed sections. I also counted all the lakes and added a few new ones.

Officially, the trail starts and ends in the center of Potsdam. My route leads around the city. The famous castles and parks are worth a visit, but I wanted to avoid the tourists, so I skipped the crowded sights. In some places I could take shortcuts, more suitable alternative or scenic routes, and once an owner asked me not to enter her private property. At these points, I made changes. My route starts and ends at the main train station in Potsdam with a view of the friendship island.

I am still working on this trail, but if you feel adventurous you can download the Beta GPX track here.

1st section

Potsdam ➝ Marquardt
17km

After leaving the parks in Potsdam behind, the trail leads along canals, rural roads and farm tracks, is short and easily wakeable.

Park Babelsberg and The New Garden are pretty, but the highlight of the route is the palace garden in Marquardt which is beautiful in spring! If you are ever looking for the perfect spot for a romantic picnic, you will find it here.

2nd section

Marquardt ➝ Brieselang
21km

After leaving the pretty town of Marquardt behind us, we hiked under cherry trees and along calm waters, past canola fields and fish ponds. This part of the trail has many beautiful resting places. We saw foxes, deer, cranes and wild geese. Still one of my favorite sections.