Discover Rietzneuendorf-Staakow

Wetland and trails near Staakmühle

The wetland around Staakmühle in Staakow is a spawning site for amphibians. Its importance as a habitat makes the connection with nature tangible: this is not just about the landscape, but also about the role of a wetland. For travellers interested in nature, this is a distinct feature alongside the routes.

The Dahme Cycle Route and the Watermill Hiking Trail cross the pedestrian and cycling bridge near Staakmühle. The bridge opened in 2026; its layout is provisional. Here, a cycling route and a hiking trail meet on the same bridge—a different landmark from a meeting point for two cycling routes.

Cycling connections and planning

In Rietzneuendorf, the Dahme Cycle Route meets the Gurkenradweg. The route description for stage 3 of the Dahme Cycle Route passes through Staakmühle and Staakow, then names Friedrichshof and Rietzneuendorf as further destinations. Together, these details provide several useful points of reference for planning: a meeting point for cycling routes in Rietzneuendorf, the bridge near Staakmühle, and a route description naming several destinations.

If you want to plan your days around cycling or hiking, these local features can help you choose suitable activities. The route information answers different questions: where two cycling routes meet, where a cycling route and hiking trail cross a bridge, and which places are named in a stage description. Check local notices for temporary diversions before setting out.

Dahme-Spreewald: Nature, water and cultural heritage

Beyond the town itself, consider the wider travel destination of Dahme-Spreewald. The Dahme Lake District and the Spreewald together make up the tourist region in the district of Dahme-Spreewald. The focus there is on scenic, historical and cultural attractions—a wider selection if you want to combine nature experiences with history or culture.

More than 1,000 kilometres of well-maintained, fully signposted cycling routes connect landscapes and places to visit in the Spreewald and the Dahme Lake District. The Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park is located in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and includes more than 100 lakes. The Buchenhain Nature Trail offers another way to experience nature: it leads to a seven-metre-high observation tower overlooking the surrounding area.

For a trip on the water, Schlepzig Harbour is a starting point for punt or paddleboat trips along a three-kilometre circular route through the Spreewald village. Services may vary by season; check the latest information about trips before planning. This lets you make nature and water activities different focal points of your trip.

The Schlepzig Farmers’ Museum is housed in a fully preserved ensemble of rural buildings dating from 1818. The faithfully furnished farmhouse illustrates small-scale farming life. The Funkerberg Museum offers a different glimpse into history: it is located at the site of Germany’s first radio broadcast, transmitted on 22 December 1920 with a Christmas concert from Königs Wusterhausen. The museum also features regular demonstrations of a 1,000-horsepower Deutz diesel engine in operation. If you are particularly interested in the demonstration, check the current dates.

Buildings and local history also come together in Mittenwalde. The Salzmarkt 5 Museum tells the town’s more than 700-year history in a restored half-timbered house. The fieldstone church in Bestensee is considered an example of a medieval village church and was probably built towards the end of the 14th century. Guided tours of Mittenwalde introduce visitors to the historic agricultural town; listed sights include St. Maurice’s Church and the local history museum. Advance booking and a minimum group size are required for these tours.

The tower of St. Maurice’s Church has viewing platforms at a height of about 50 metres; the climb involves around 200 steps. Before visiting, it is worth checking the latest access conditions. Königs Wusterhausen Palace offers another historical perspective: it can only be visited on a guided tour, which provides insight into the life and royal living quarters of Frederick William I, as well as his era.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can start by deciding what you would like to focus on: do you want cycling and hiking to take centre stage, or are you especially interested in museums, historic buildings and boat trips in the wider Dahme-Spreewald region?

Discover more destinations: Heideblick, Königs Wusterhausen, Niederlehme, Wildau, Märkisch-Buchholz, Groß Köris, Schwielochsee, Steinreich.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Dahme-Spreewald.