Start / End: Marina Schlaubetal (Kietz 46) / Katharinensee, Müllrose
Length / Duration: 3 km (one way) or 6 km (round trip) / approx. 1.5 to 3 hours
Water conditions: calm waters, no locks, low traffic
Arrival / Departure:
By car: A12 to Müllrose, parking available near the marina
By train/public transport: RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder), then RB36 to Müllrose
Alternative (April–October, weekends/holidays): RE1 to Jacobsdorf, bus A400 to Müllrose, Markt
Tour description
The tour starts at Marina Schlaubetal, just a few minutes from the town square. The route first crosses Kleiner Müllroser See, then continues along the Oder-Spree Canal. After about 600 meters, the tour turns into the Katharinengraben – a peaceful waterway created in the 18th century for timber transport, now a tranquil habitat for wildlife.
Passing under Bahnhofstraße, the view opens onto Katharinensee – a quiet lake steeped in legend. A rest at the lakeside terrace of Hotel “Haus Katharinensee” and a swim at the private beach make for a relaxing family outing. The return follows the same route.
Points of interest:
- Baroque town church
- Nature Park Center
- Visitor Info Center Haus des Gastes
- Historic fire station (built in 1925) with exhibition (Schiffbauerstraße)
- Nature discovery trail near the marina
Dining options:
- Restaurant at Hotel “Haus Katharinensee”
- Marktrestaurant Müllrose
Tip for hikers:
The 25 km long Schlaubetal Trail, certified by the German Hiking Association, runs from Müllrose to Schlaubemühle near Wirchensee. Natural forests, historic mills, and quiet lakes make it one of Brandenburg’s most scenic hiking routes.
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