Route description
The Alpine newt hiking tour is a diverse and beautiful hike for the entire familie. It leads you through a natural reserve that is home to numerous rare animals and plants such as the Alpine newt himself. The hike also goes past Rabenstein Castle, which is bart of the local castle triangle, and is well worth a visit.
Where to eat
The hike features numerous opportunities to take a breat and grab something to eat.
Interesting facts
- You're traveling a distance of 14 km on this easy trail. Average length of all hikes in Brandenburg is 43 km.
- Alpine Newt Hiking Tour - Around the Rabenstein Castle is among the 15 best rated Hikes in Germany.
- Don’t hesitate to take your kids along on this easy hikes. The hike is also perfect if the kid’s wanna bring their dog on the trip.
- Make sure to bring sturdy footwear on this track. Hiking boots are highly recommended. If you get hungry along the way, there are places to rest and get food. Nevertheless it’s recommended to also have enough water and food in your backpack when hiking or biking.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes are necessary.
Getting here
By car
Motorway A9, exit Klein Mahrzehns, then drive towards Raben. Car park near the nature park centre.
By train
RE 7 Berlin - Dessau to Bad Belzig. A nature park bus (line 592) going from Bad Belzig railway station to the nature park centre operates on the weekends (winter break: Christmas to Easter).
By bus
Lines 580 and 581: Potsdam - Bad Belzig
