The popular bicycle festival, taking place on May 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., brings together cycling enthusiasts, manufacturers, startups, and mobility initiatives from across Europe. Under the motto "The Future of Urban Mobility," VELOBerlin will present the latest bicycle trends, innovative e-bikes, accessories, and exciting hands-on activities for all ages. Cycling enthusiasts will find the Seenland Oder-Spree booth in the outdoor area of the fair.
For the tourism association, which is responsible for destination management in the Oder-Spree and Märkisch-Oderland districts as well as for the city of Frankfurt (Oder), cycling is a core competency and one of the most important location factors. Around 30 percent of tourism revenue is generated by cycling tourism. For this reason, the focus is increasingly on improving and developing tourist offers to increase added value along the routes and the conscious decision was made to recertify as a cycling travel region at the beginning of 2023. This means that the Oder-Spree Lake District belongs to an exclusive group of a total of seven official ADFC cycling travel regions, which are also located in Bavaria, Lower Saxony, Baden-Württemberg and the Ruhr area.
If you want to try out all the bike tours in the Oder-Spree Lake District, one season probably won't be enough, as bikers are spoiled for choice with almost 100 bike tours. The "Eagle Meets Zander" tour around Lake Storkow and Lake Scharmützel appeals to fish lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, and is also suitable for families. Anyone who thought the Schlaubetal was just a hiker's paradise should try the bike tour through the idyllic nature park, which starts in Müllrose. The "Monk's Tour" also starts in Müllrose, taking cyclists to Neuzelle, Brandenburg's baroque wonder. And if you're a culture vulture, the Brandenburg Castle Tour is a must. This approximately 180-kilometer multi-day tour leads to the most beautiful aristocratic residences and manor houses, inviting you to take a break and picnic in the stately parks. Cyclists can experience blooming spring landscapes on the Oderbruchbahnweg between Fürstenwalde and Wriezen. But the tourism association has also designed numerous shorter tours for less ambitious cyclists, which are attractively illustrated and described in brochures such as “Late Riser Tours” or “Excursion Planner”.
On bike tours in the Oder-Spree and Märkisch-Oderland lake districts , or at the digital information kiosks in the region, you can find numerous short bike trips, day trips, or even multi-day tours through Brandenburg's waterways, depending on your fitness level and ambition. All tour recommendations have also been integrated into the Komoot navigation app, allowing you to start your cycling adventure right away using your smartphone. The Oder-Spree Lake District website offers a wide selection of cycling brochures to help you prepare for the upcoming cycling season: Oder-Spree Lake District - Online Shop