Hiking trail in Krugpark: About honorary citizens and new names!

Hiking trail in Krugpark: About honorary citizens and new names!

There are always exciting stories hidden behind the hiking trails in the Cologne area. One of these stories is about a nameless path once known as Dr. Carl-Reichstein-Weg was known. Loud Meeting point Brandenburg This path, next to the Sandfortgraben from the Ziesaer Landstrasse towards Göttiner Steg and Paukrierbrücke, was one of the region's popular hiking trails for many years.

The renaming has a special history: in 1926 the path was named after Carl Reichstein, a recognized entrepreneur and honorary citizen of the city of Brandenburg/Havel. But due to political changes, the name was changed to Ernst-Haeckel-Weg in 1958 when it no longer fit the image of the SED-led city government. A historical change that was still recorded on the maps from 1942 and 1946, but no longer appears in the city's street directory today.

Hiking experiences in Brandenburg

However, the region around Brandenburg has more to offer than just this one route. Brandenburg scores with a total of 11 nature parks, three biosphere reserves and one national park, according to the website Wanderable Germany announces. There are varied landscapes here: river valleys, forests, meadows and numerous lakes characterize the surroundings and invite you to go on an exploration tour.

A special highlight is the Uckermärkische lake landscape with its 300 lakes, which was created during the ice ages. The region is not only picturesque, but also a habitat for various animal species, including otters and cranes.

The condition of the hiking trail

The once popular hiking trail from Krugpark to Paukrierbrücke has suffered greatly. As noted in the local discussion, the path is hardly accessible these days. The feedback from the Schollans and the Brandenburg Nature Friends illustrates the need for revival. With relatively little effort, old wood and undergrowth could be removed so that hiking enthusiasts could soon enjoy the beauty of this path again.

However, hikes should always be well prepared Ernst Mosel is mentioned. Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and enough water are essential. It is also important to be considerate of the flora and fauna, especially in a region that is so rich in nature.

The wine town of Ernst on the Moselle is another example of wonderful hiking trails. There you can enjoy the beauty of the vineyards on a 3 km long wine hiking trail, while the wider Moselkrampen adventure trail offers an alternative route with a length of 15 km and impressive views.

There is no shortage of opportunities to explore these fascinating landscapes on foot. The hope is that soon the former Dr. Carl-Reichstein-Weg and other attractive trails in Brandenburg will be brought back to life in order to attract nature lovers and hiking fans alike.