Stage 16 of the "66-Lakes Trail": The Glubig Lake Chain - Wendisch Rietz to Leibsch

The stage from Wendisch Rietz to Leibsch reveals the secluded forest and lake landscape of the Glubig chain of lakes – often small bodies of water accessible only on foot, with mostly uninhabited shores. Places to dream, with the occasional secluded swimming spot. After about two-thirds of the way, the forest gives way to meadows and fields. With a bit of luck, you might spot storks and white-tailed eagles circling above the Spree River. The destination is Leibsch, the gateway to the Spreewald. A hike perfect for long summer days. If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the place for you.

Length: 26,7 km, Duration: about 7 h

Start: Wendisch Rietz

Goal: Leibsch (alternatively, the stage can also be ended in Alt-Schadow, Neuendorf am See or Hohenbrück)

Logo/route marking: Blue dot on a white background

Public transport: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof take the RE2 (Cottbus) to Königs Wusterhausen, then continue with the RB36 (Frankfurt (Oder)) to Wendisch Rietz (approx. 1,5 hours)

Departure public transport: From Leibsch take bus 506 (Lübben) to Lübben, then continue with the RE2 (Nauen) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (approx. 2 hours)

Course: Wendisch Rietz, Glubigseenkette, Springsee, Grubensee, Godnasee, Wutscherogge, Neuendorf am See, Hohenbrück, Leibsch

Directions/Useful information: With a final glance at Lake Scharmützel, it's time to bid farewell to the "Brandenburg Sea." To the south, the 66 Lakes Trail connects the Glubig Lakes. Through diverse woodlands, the trail leads, at a respectful distance, to the Kleiner Glubigsee (Little Glubig Lake), Großer Glubigsee (Great Glubig Lake), Springsee (Spring Lake) with its nature campsite, Melangsee, and finally Godnasee, secluded in the forest with small bathing spots and no access roads. The trail continues past the Brasinski-Luch, a protected fen, to Lake Neuendorf. In Neuendorf, the northern edge of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve is reached. Through meadows and over bridges, the path leads via Hohenbrück and Neu Lübbenau to Leibsch, the day's destination. There, the labyrinthine waterways of the young Spree River converge. Tip for those wishing to extend their stay: Boat trips for exploring the Lower Spreewald depart from two points in the village.

Sights:

• Wendisch Rietz: leisure park, Glubigseenkette, Kalkmoor
• Neuendorf am See
• Leibsch: Lock and weir system

Road condition / route development: mostly unpaved roads

Maps/Literature:

• "66-Seen-Weg, Hikeline hiking guide", Publisher: Esterbauer GmbH, Edition: 3 (2019), ISBN: 978-3-85000-760-3, 11,90 Euro
• "66 Lakes Hike: To the Natural Beauties Around Berlin", Trescher Verlag, 10th edition (2024), ISBN 978-3-89794-623-1, 16,95 euros