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A pond in the forest of the Glindower AlpenDreizung · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Werder (Havel)

Glindower Alpen circular walk

Hike · 7.2 km · 2 h · Easy · Wooded hills and ponds over the old clay quarries, from Petzow

Information
Duration
2 h
Distance
7.2 km
Season
All year; best from April to October
Who it's for
Families and walkers; small climbs
With a dog
On a lead; it is a nature reserve

What it is

The Glindow Alps are not mountains: they are hills and ravines left by centuries of clay extraction for Berlin's and Potsdam's bricks, now covered in forest and protected as a nature reserve. The town suggests a circular walk of about 7.2 km that leaves from Petzow, climbs by narrow paths to small hilltops with views and comes back without difficulty.

How it works

Set off from Petzow, on the shore of the Schwielowsee, and follow the town's route on Komoot. Allow two hours with stops. Bring a picnic: there are good places to stop at the top. Wear closed shoes, as some stretches are loose earth.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hard?

No: it is 7.2 km with small climbs, suitable for children who can walk.

Where does it start?

In Petzow, about 5 km from Werder island.

As a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

Tables with white tablecloths and flowers in the restaurant room© Alte Überfahrt

Alte Überfahrt

Restaurant · Werder (Havel) · €€€€

What to order: the menu of the day, which changes with what is harvested that week in the Petzow garden

To stay nearby

The hotel façade on the island square, with flowers in front© Hotel zur InselHotel

Hotel zur Insel

On the island square · Own restaurant · Cyclists' house with lift · Courtyard parking

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Family hotel on the island square, with a German restaurant, a cyclists' house and courtyard parking.

From €130 / night View details
A room with armchairs and large windows with orange curtains overlooking the garden© Zum RittmeisterHotel

Hotel Zum Rittmeister

Private beach on the Großer Plessower See · Rooms with a terrace onto the garden · Free parking · Loan bikes and e-bike charging

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Superior three-star hotel beside Lake Plessow, with ground-floor rooms opening onto the garden and its beach, loan bikes and a brewery.

From €148 / night View details