The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Wasserwerk Pohlitz

From the clay pits near the grinding mill (on the Pohlitz Mühlenfließ), raw clay was transported by field railway to the large ring kiln of the Maaß brickworks on the Oder-Spree Canal. (Source: Eisenhüttenstadt and its Surroundings, Klaus-Dieter Gansleweit, Akademie-Verlag Berlin, 1986)

Here you can compare your jump with that of the forest animals.

In the middle of the Brandenburg Forest, where the pines filter the light with their long needles and the blackberry vines have long since taken over, it still stands – a picnic shelter seemingly out of time. The wood is weathered, the roof crooked – and yet: a place made for a sandwich with a view. No Instagram filter can convey what this place has to say. The journey here isn't an event, but a transition. Old waterworks paths, the occasional crackling in the woods, an information board that has long since fallen silent. You don't come for the view, you come because you don't want to be seen for a change. And that's precisely why this shelter is so beautiful. It stands there as if it no longer wants to prove anything to anyone – and in doing so, it's doing exactly the right thing. The wood creaks when you sit down. The wind plays with the roof, as if testing whether it will hold today. And the stream that flows through the grounds somewhere back there doesn't make a sound. Anyone who sits here not only has a break, but also a moment of clarity: The world is complicated – but a wooden bench in the forest can be quite simple. Perhaps a buzzard will pass by. Maybe just a mosquito. Maybe you just stay seated because there's nothing to do. And at some point you realize: That's enough.

Delicious cakes in an idyllic garden overlooking the Friedrich Wilhelm Canal. Highly recommended 🎂🍰🧁

Please keep the area clean 👍🏻

There is a large picnic area on the Kingfisher Trail, which is ideal for school classes and larger groups. The rest area is in the forest and is covered by a sturdy wooden structure, which offers protection from sun and rain. This rest area creates a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for a relaxing break during the hike. The spacious space, which is also sufficient for larger hiking groups, is particularly practical. An ideal place to enjoy nature together and relax after a walk.

On the Kingfisher Trail in Pohlitz, you are greeted from afar by a splashing sound that comes from the small water wheel on the Pohlitz Mühlenfließ. Driven by the steady flow of water, the wheel turns tirelessly and adds a pleasant sound to the quiet surroundings. It is a small but beautiful stop on the hike where you can take a moment to admire the simple interplay of water and technology. The gentle sounds of the water wheel accompany the hikers and create a calming atmosphere. A place that invites you to linger and observe - and maybe even to relax and reflect.

The horseshoe ponds along the Kingfisher Trail offer an idyllic place for a break in the midst of nature. Surrounded by dense forest and reflective water, this quiet place invites you to linger. A small shelter not only offers protection from sudden changes in the weather, but is also a cozy place to take in the peaceful surroundings. The narrow path that lines the ponds meanders through the greenery and repeatedly opens up beautiful views of the calm water in which the trees are reflected. It is particularly nice to linger here for a while, watch the birds and simply enjoy the silence. An ideal place to take a quick breather and gain strength for the rest of the hike.