Discover Hönow: Anger Village, Hiking Trail and Cycling Route

Hönow can be discovered from two different perspectives: through its largely preserved layout as a Märkisch Anger village and via two routes with a specific connection to the village. The Hönower Way ends here after 23 kilometres; the ZR1 cycling route starts at Hönow underground station. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can begin planning your trip by considering whether village history, a hike or a day of cycling should shape your stay.

A Märkisch Anger Village with a Rich History

In the 13th century, the margravial brothers John I and Otto III colonised Hönow and developed it into a typical Märkisch Anger village. Its layout has largely been preserved to this day. This gives the village’s history a clear focus: Hönow is interesting not only for a single building, but also for its traditional settlement layout. The term “Anger village” refers to the character of the village as a whole and offers a tangible point of interest for anyone who would also like to experience a village’s historical character while travelling.

The Hönow village church offers another historical point of reference. It is listed in the monument register of the State of Brandenburg; as of 1 January 2026, it is registered at Dorfstraße 32 under ID 09180476. Together with the preserved Anger village layout, it is one of the village’s named historical features.

A Hiking Trail and Cycling Route for Different Day Plans

The 23-kilometre Hönower Way starts in Friedrichshain and ends in Hönow. This makes the village the destination of a specifically named hiking route. The ZR1 cycling route, by contrast, starts at Hönow underground station. It follows well-maintained cycle paths as well as field and forest tracks, which are easy to ride on depending on the weather; some sections run alongside roads.

The two routes offer different ways to plan your day: for the Hönower Way, the 23-kilometre distance and Hönow as the destination are key. For the ZR1, the starting point at the underground station and the changing trail surfaces matter. Weather conditions are also relevant for field and forest tracks, so check conditions before setting off. This will help you decide whether to focus on a hike ending in Hönow or a cycling trip starting at the underground station.

Historical Themes in the Wider Destination of Hoppegarten

The wider destination of Hoppegarten offers further distinct historical highlights. The 30-Morgen park belonging to Gut Dahlwitz was laid out in 1821 by landscape designer Peter Josef Lenné, commissioned by Count von Hacke. The railway architecture there also has its own history: in 1890, Hoppegarten’s small station building was expanded into a stately imperial railway station with a princely room. A skylight and abundant stucco give the room a lavish appearance.

Hoppegarten Racecourse opened on 17 May 1868. Around ten race meetings are held there each year from April to October. If you would like to include a race day in your travel plans, check the specific event dates. Dahlwitz village church is another part of the region’s architectural history: it dates from 1375, is the village’s oldest building and is a protected monument.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Hönow, you can start with your plans for the day: are you most interested in the preserved village layout, would you like to take the Hönower Way as your hiking destination, or set off on a cycling trip from the underground station? The parks, railway, racecourse and church history of Hoppegarten form a separate regional theme. This lets you consciously include both local points of interest in Hönow and the additional attractions of the wider destination in your holiday plans.

Discover more destinations: Hoppegarten, Vierlinden, Manschnow, Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, Wulkow Bei Booßen, Lietzen, Küstriner Vorland, Falkenberg.

View the wider travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.