Start / Finish: Bugk, 200-year-old pedunculate oak on the village square
Length / Duration: 4 kilometers, about 1 hour
Logo / route sign: yellow dot on a white background
Road condition / route development: well-maintained paths and trails, small incline on the Glienitzberg
Course: Bugk, Bugker Sahara, Großer Wucksee, Bugker Sahara, Glienitzberg, Bugk
Arrival/Departure by train/public transport:
- From Berlin main station, take the RE2 towards Cottbus to Königs Wusterhausen, change to the RB36 towards Frankfurt Oder. Get off in Storkow (Mark), then take the 405 bus towards Beeskow. Get off in Bugk Dorf, Storkow (Mark).
- Please note: The bus runs Monday to Friday (not on public holidays).
Directions
The hike begins on the village square in Bugk, marked by an impressive 200-year-old oak tree. From here, the route heads east to the Bugker Sahara, a vast sandy area that stretches to the Grosser Wucksee. The barren landscape is a habitat for plants and animals that are adapted to dry conditions and nutrient-poor soils.
After the first passage through the Sahara, the path leads to Glienitzberg. This 64-meter-high hill was formed during the Saale Ice Age as a terminal moraine. The short climb is worth it - from the top you have a wide view of the surrounding area. The way back leads again through the sandy landscape of the Bugker Sahara and ends back at the starting point on the village square.
Nature experiences along the route:
- Bugker Sahara: An impressive sandy landscape in the middle of Brandenburg.
- Großer Wucksee: Idyllic lake that invites you to rest on hot days.
- Glienitzberg: A relic of the Ice Age with a beautiful view.
Hiking trails in the area:
- circular hike to the Waltersberge inland dune
- Circular hike Miethsluch near Münchehofe
Information on site:
- Tourist information at Storkow Castle (Mark): Here you can find further information about hiking trails and excursion destinations in the area.
