Ilker's Blog

I biked from Früstenwalde to Berlin August 31st, last bike tour of this summer officially. This time I biked with Robin. Our initial plan was to go to Cottbus to start Spree-Radweg tour but the train was full. We spontaneously took next train on the station. We ended up in Früstenwalde and accidentally had a very good biking day.

Summary

• Route: Früstenwalde – Erkner – Köpenick – Berlin
• Distance: 58 km
• Duration: 4 hours
• Road condition: 75% asphalt bike road, 20% car road, 5% paved road
• Logistics:
  • Berlin to Früstenwalde: RE1 from Ostkreuz
  • We biked back to Berlin.
  • You need to buy a bike ticket.
• Overall: I enjoyed the ride. It was easy to reach the starting point with public transport. The route was fun. I would do it again.

Route

See on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/15649922581

Notes

• The trains were very crowded. It was discouraging when we couldn’t get the train to Cottbus. They were all full. Next time I would take the train at earlier stations.
• We quickly checked where else we can go and decided to take next train and get off in Früstenwalde. It was also very crowded but we managed.
• It was a good summer day for Berlin, around 24 degrees and sunny.
• It was easy and comfortable ride from the beginning to end.
• When we left Erkner, we biked along Müggelspree river. This was my favorite part.
• We finished at Treptower park with a fish burger.