Beeskow – Burg – Eisenhüttenstadt – Guben – Lübben – Lübbenau Spreewald is a river landscape that is unique in Europe with a network of waterways over 1,000 kilometers long in a very small area. Like in a labyrinth, the Spree branches out into countless arms and canals that criss-cross meadows, fields, forests and even villages. Today's park-like cultural landscape of the Spreewald is the result of centuries of human effort to make the former marshland arable through drainage. About 100 locks and weirs are used to regulate the water. The many wooden bridges create connections between the inhabited land. The rivers are important traffic routes, on which the Spreewald barges still glide leisurely over the water today. The Spreewald is the most famous travel destination in Brandenburg. Every year two to three million tourists visit this region, which is a paradise for water and land hikers, cyclists and all nature lovers. Despite the influx of tourists, there are always places of peace and seclusion to be found here. Many rare animal and plant species have their habitat on and in the water. In 1990 the Spreewald was declared a UNESCO protected area. The attentive observer can discover water irises and marsh marigolds on the banks of the river, sea and fish eagles, black and white storks, cranes, otters and much more in the biosphere reserve. The Spree connects the Peitzer pond landscape with the unique inland delta of the Spreewald with its countless arms of water. In a wide offshoot to the east, the river reaches the Schwielochsee via the spa town of Burg, the towns of Lübbenau and Lübben, and the extensive meadows and meadows on the Spree near Beeskow, where the castle complex in particular should be visited. With the inclusion of the Oder-Spree Canal, the Spree is now navigable for a short stretch and passes the town of Fürstenwalde. Along the Oder, the towns of Eisenhüttenstadt and Guben have a large number of museums and cultural institutions to offer. The tranquil Schlaubetal is one of the most beautiful stream valleys in Brandenburg and the heart of the 227 square kilometer Schlaubetal Nature Park, which opened in 1995. The Schlaube flows through a very varied landscape over a length of 20 kilometers, which originated as a meltwater channel in the Vistula ice age. In the Middle Ages, hydroelectric power was one of the most important sources of energy in this very water-rich region. Many watermills are still preserved today, some are used as excursion restaurants. In this map, the historical city centers in the state of Brandenburg cycle route 6, the Oder-Neisse cycle path, the Spree cycle path and the Tour Brandenburg represent the most important long-distance paths. The Gurken cycle path is a particularly beautiful way to explore the Spreewald in three extensive loops. In addition to other long-distance routes, numerous regional routes, such as the Oder-Spree-Tour or the Schlaubetal cycle tour, complement the network of cycle paths Cycle paths and routes with information about surface and traffic density. Selected street names. Precise gradient and distance information. Selection of the most important tourist information. Waterproof and tear-resistant paper. Thoroughly researched and permanently updated. With the cartographic route information you can start your trip confidently, because all the necessary information is already compiled for you: road surface (paved or unpaved), traffic density, hill slopes, distance information tourist infrastructure such as inns and lodging establishments, as well as the cultural and scenic attractions of the region.