Just 30 minutes from Berlin to Brandenburg’s most important moor and floodplain landscapes: the 7 Lakes Hike covers 13 km through the region’s most species-rich bird area.

While everything around us in the big city revolves around digitalization, urbanity, and industrialization, we sometimes lose touch with nature and authenticity. We lose our sense of calm, thinking only about what needs to be done, which new opening in Berlin is coming up next, and what other activities we could plan. In doing so, we often forget that some of the quietest and most idyllic places in the country are located around Berlin. From the German “water city” to the city of seven lakes to the wildest nature reserves in Brandenburg – here you can experience nature in its purest form and forget about time for a moment. The Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park in Brandenburg, between Potsdam, Trebbin, and Beelitz, should not be missing from this list.

The Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park is one of the most beautiful natural regions around Berlin and is located about 20–40 kilometers southwest of the capital. The nature park was founded in 1999 and covers an area of around 623 square kilometers. It extends over parts of the Fläming, Teltow-Fläming, and Potsdam-Mittelmark regions. The park owes its name to the two rivers Nuthe and Nieplitz, which have a significant impact on the landscape. The region is often referred to as the “land between two rivers” – a wide lowland landscape between two rivers. Flat lakes, extensive wet meadows, moors, and dense reed beds along the waterways are typical of the area.

Many areas of the nature park are under strict nature conservation. The Nuthe-Nieplitz lowlands are particularly important, as they are one of Brandenburg’s most important bird areas and are considered a real paradise for birdwatchers. During the migration seasons, thousands of wild geese and cranes rest here, and more than 40 pairs of storks breed in the nature park. In addition to these species , beavers, otters, deer, and numerous other rare bird species also live here. The region attracts many visitors, especially in spring and fall, who want to observe the impressive bird migrations.

The so-called 7-Lake Hike, also known as the “Seven Lakes Trail,” is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park. The route leads through the varied lake landscape of the Nuthe-Nieplitz lowlands and connects several small bodies of water. The hike is about 12 to 13 kilometers long and usually takes between three and four hours. Due to the flat landscape, the route is considered easy to moderately difficult and is also well suited for less experienced hikers. Depending on the variant, the tour can be done as a circular hike or a point-to-point hike.