Easy hikes and walks around Volkspark Schönholzer Heide

Excellent cycle path between Berlin-Schönholz and Wilhelmsruh.

A reminder of the forced labor camp. Today, bats live in the old bunker.

The information panels provide an insight into the history of the Schönholzer Heide, the Soviet War Memorial, the former forced labor camp, and the war cemetery. Especially in today's world, it is important to remember the suffering that was endured here.

The Schönholzer Heide is a largely natural, hilly woodland park covering 35 hectares. Other komoot users have already written about its history. There are several sports facilities here. Visitors should also see the memorials (Soviet War Memorial, the memorial grove for victims of war and tyranny). At the Luna Bunker, which belonged to the former forced labor camp, there is a plaque commemorating this camp. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkspark_Sch%C3%B6nholzer_Heide

The restaurant is a family-run establishment serving regional cuisine. They also regularly host themed dinner evenings. Click here for the menu, event announcements, and opening hours: https://www.gartenkueche-pankow.de/

The protected area is still under development. Many construction projects require the relocation of protected species. Sand lizards will find a new home in this area.

The Schönholzer Heide is a largely natural, hilly woodland park covering 35 hectares. In the 19th century, it was a popular destination for outings. Other komoot users have already written about its history. There are several sports facilities here. Visitors should also see the memorials (Soviet War Memorial, the memorial grove for victims of war and tyranny). At the Luna Bunker, which belonged to the former forced labor camp, there is a plaque commemorating the camp. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkspark_Sch%C3%B6nholzer_Heide

The reactivation of the historic Heidekrautbahn main line will provide rail access to another northern residential area. At the same time, recreational travelers will be able to quickly reach popular destinations such as Wandlitzsee and the Schorfheide. As part of the i2030 infrastructure program, eight new stations are to be built along the approximately 14-kilometer-long route. The starting point is Wilhelmsruh station, where the building permit, known in technical jargon as the "planning approval decision," has already been obtained. A new platform for the Heidekrautbahn will be built on a railway embankment next to the S-Bahn station. The previous station was located in a similar location, but at street level. The visualizations show what the new Wilhelmsruh station will look like in the future. Work began in November 2024 and is expected to continue until the end of 2025. A current construction report is available at https://www.i2030.de/reaktivierung-der-stammstrecke-der-heidekrautbahn-arbeiten-am-bahnhof-wilhelmsruh-nehmen-fahrt-auf/. Preparatory measures for construction, such as clearing the construction site, clearing the area, and rerouting the Wall Cycle Path, which is very popular with day-trippers, were already completed in 2021. More information on the Heidekrautbahn reactivation project can be found at https://www.i2030.de/nord/.