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Brandenburg's first barrier-free hiking trail in the Oder-Spree Lake District

© Seenland Oder-Spree/Jennifer Ehm

Two new offers for travelers with mobility impairments open up new routes along the Spree and Oder rivers. The Oder-Spree Lake District is making progress: With Brandenburg's first accessible hiking trail and a new accessible city tour in Fürstenwalde, the travel region is strengthening its role in accessible tourism. These offers were developed as part of the project "Accessible Travel in Brandenburg: Site Visits & Workshops for Accessible Tourism" under the leadership of TMB-Tourismus-Marketing Brandenburg GmbH – in close cooperation with regional partners.

Highlight: Brandenburg an der Oder's first barrier-free hiking trail

A true flagship project is the barrier-free hiking trail across the Neurüdnitz–Siekierki Europa Bridge. The former railway bridge connects Germany and Poland and is now a fully paved pedestrian and cycle path with impressive panoramic views over the Oder River. The barrier-free route, wide paths, seating, and an easily accessible parking lot make the tour ideal for wheelchair users, families with strollers, or those who prefer short, comfortable excursions. The Oder-Spree Lake District is thus the first region in Brandenburg to set a strong example for inclusive nature experiences – without barriers. Accessible hiking trail across the Europabrücke Neurüdnitz-Siekierki

City tour without barriers: Fürstenwalde for everyone

A new barrier-free offering has also been implemented in the town of Fürstenwalde: A comfortable walking tour guides visitors along easily accessible paths to the cathedral city's cultural highlights. The tour was presented in a new flyer from the Fürstenwalde Tourism Association – just in time for Brandenburg Day in Perleberg. Comfortable city tour through Fürstenwalde/Spree, Lake District Oder-Spree, Fürstenwalde/Spree

Comfortable travel: travel for all generations

In addition to these two pilot projects, the Oder-Spree Lakeland Tourism Association, together with partners, is continuously developing further offers for so-called "comfort travel." These are aimed at everyone who values ​​short distances, good accessibility, and a high level of comfort—such as families with small children, senior citizens, or people with health restrictions. 

The Lake District website offers numerous excursion tips under the "Travel for All" section, including places like Bad Saarow, Neuzelle, and Frankfurt (Oder). The goal is to make the Lake District accessible to everyone – regardless of age, mobility, or individual needs. Travel for everyone