17. Etappe "66-Seen-Wanderweg": Dahmeland

In Leibsch, it is worth stopping at the historic needle weir, which is located right next to the modern weir system. The trail then continues along meadows and the Dahme flood canal into the Dahme area. After passing the eastern side of Lake Köthen and the town of Köthen, the route runs in a wide arc through the Köthen Heath. Here, six dreamy lakes are nestled in a vast forest area. A detour to the observation tower on the 144-metre-high Wehlaberg is definitely worthwhile. The climb is rewarded with an impressive panoramic view of the endless forests. From the western side of Lake Köthen, the familiar Dahme flood channel accompanies hikers to the cascade weir in Märkisch Buchholz. From there, the last section continues through quiet forests to Halbe.

Length: 29 km (7h)

Start: Leibsch

Destination: Halbe

Via: Köthen, Märkisch Buchholz

Logo / route sign: Blue solid circle on white background

Arrival: RE to Lübben. From here continue by bus to Leibsch

Departure: From Halbe take RB

Route: Leibsch, Köthener See, Köthen, Köthener Heideseen, Neuköthen, Märkisch Buchholz, Halbe

Possible combinations:

• Köthener Heideseen hiking trail
• Great 7-Lakes Tour
• European long-distance hiking trail E10
• Paul Gerhardt hiking trail

Trail conditions / route layout: Outside towns, the stage leads almost continuously along unpaved forest and field paths and is extremely quiet. The paths are 50% natural, 40% partly paved and 10% hard surface.

Maps / Literature:

• "66-Seen-Weg, Hikeline Wanderführer", 1:50.000, Verlag: Esterbauer, Auflage: 5 (2024)
  ISBN:  978-3-7111-0162-4, 13,90 Euro
• "Wander- und Radwanderkarte 66-Seen-Weg: Der beliebte Wanderweg zu den Naturschönheiten rund um Berlin", 1:50.000,
  Verlag: Barthel, A., Auflage: 4, ISBN-13: 978-3895911552, 9,90 Euro
• Reschke, Manfred & Sternfeldt, Andreas: "Die 66-Seen-Wanderung. Zu den Naturschönheiten rund um Berlin", Trescher Verlag;
  Auflage 10, aktual. A. (2024),  ISBN 978-3-89794-623-1, 16,95 Euro