Attractions and places to see around Pätzer Hintersee include a groundwater-fed lake, extensive moor areas, and protected lowland forests. This region, located within the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, is characterized by tranquil landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities. The area is part of the FFH-Gebiet Pätzer Hintersee, a 461-hectare Natura 2000 protected area encompassing the lake, riparian fens, and reed beds. It offers a variety of natural features and points of interest for visitors.
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Circular route around the Pätz lakes The circular route around the Pätzer Vordersee and Hintersee is a little over 16 kilometers long. It's a trail for all seasons. The start and finish is at the train station “Bestensee”. The path leads along the main road fromBestensee to Pätzer Vordersee and on to Pätz with its historic village green. The place name comes from the Slavic and means something like sand. From here we continue into pure nature! A hundred years ago, the hillsides on the east bank of the Pätzer Hintersee were almost free of forest. A few junipers bear witness to the sparse heathland that once existed here. The lowlands with wet meadows are preserved with the support of landscape conservation. On the southern shore of the Pätzer Hintersee there are large moor areas that have been secured as a nature reserve. The path now leads north. An idiosyncratic pine forest with crooked trees is called Schweinewinkel. This is where the pigs used to be driven into the forest to the Waldwiede. Walking through the Pätz Hintersee settlement, you return to the starting point at the train station. Source https://www.dahme-heideseen-naturpark.de/themen/routen-touren/rundweg-um-die-paetzer-seen/
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Circular route around the Pätz lakes The circular route around the Pätzer Vordersee and Hintersee is a little over 16 kilometers long. It's a trail for all seasons. The start and finish is at the train station “Bestensee”. The path leads along the main road fromBestensee to Pätzer Vordersee and on to Pätz with its historic village green. The place name comes from the Slavic and means something like sand. From here we continue into pure nature! A hundred years ago, the hillsides on the east bank of the Pätzer Hintersee were almost free of forest. A few junipers bear witness to the sparse heathland that once existed here. The lowlands with wet meadows are preserved with the support of landscape conservation. On the southern shore of the Pätzer Hintersee there are large moor areas that have been secured as a nature reserve. The path now leads north. An idiosyncratic pine forest with crooked trees is called Schweinewinkel. This is where the pigs used to be driven into the forest to the Waldwiede. Walking through the Pätz Hintersee settlement, you return to the starting point at the train station. Source https://www.dahme-heideseen-naturpark.de/themen/routen-touren/rundweg-um-die-paetzer-seen/
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A great resting place - here you have a wonderful view of the lake and there is a bench and table - I like to wake up here in the very early morning.
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Not only a natural idyll, but also a great body of water for fishing 🎣
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The restaurant Seeblick is a public restaurant of the Angel-Sportverein Pätzer Hintersee 1928 e.V. Here you can indulge yourself with homemade specialties with a wonderful view from the sun terrace of the lake. There is a sandy beach with a lawn in the immediate vicinity. Source and information: http: //gaststätte-seeblick.de
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The 461 hectare FFH area Pätzer Hintersee corresponds in its delimitation to the NSG of the same name except for small deviations in the east. It is located southeast of Bestensee and southwest of Pätz. In the west, the protected area borders on the Berlin-Cottbus railway line. The protected area includes the entire water and bank silting moor area of the Pätzer Hintersee with extensive lowland forests, intermediate moorland and reed beds. In the south there is the Merkhorst, an elevation planted with mixed deciduous forest. In the peripheral areas there are extensively used grassland areas. In the transition area from the grassland lowlands to the wooded slopes as well as on individual small knolls there are small sand dry lawns and dry edges. The core areas of the protected area include the lime-rich silting moor areas with small sedge and flat moor meadows that adjoin the water and reed areas of the Hintersee in the southwest. Willow bushes form the transition areas between the silting bog areas and the wet meadows. Formations of rich to poor wet meadow areas alternate with tall herbaceous areas.
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That is the "Pätzer Hintersee". Unfortunately, the fishing facility's catering is only open to a limited extent. The rest area with several benches and the whole place is beautiful.
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The area around Pätzer Hintersee is rich in natural beauty. You can explore the lake itself, which is a groundwater-fed lake within the Dahme river system. The southern shore features extensive moor areas protected as a nature reserve, along with wet meadows. Don't miss the Schweinewinkel, a unique pine forest known for its crooked trees, or the Merkhorst, a hill covered with deciduous mixed forest to the south of the lake. The hillsides on the east bank also show remnants of former heathland.
Pätzer Hintersee is part of the 461-hectare FFH-Gebiet Pätzer Hintersee, a Natura 2000 protected area. This designation safeguards the lake, its riparian fens, extensive lowland forests, intermediate moors, and reed beds, which are crucial habitats for various flora and fauna.
Yes, there are several walking paths and trails. A popular option is the 16-kilometer circular route that encompasses both Pätzer Vordersee and Pätzer Hintersee, starting and ending at Bestensee train station. For more specific hiking options, you can find various easy hikes around Pätzer Hintersee, including routes like the 'Pätzer Hintersee – View of Pätzer gravel pit loop'.
Absolutely. The area is well-suited for cycling. The circular route around Pätzer Vordersee and Hintersee is suitable for bikes. Additionally, sections of the historical Hofjagdweg are accessible for cycling. For more routes, explore MTB Trails around Pätzer Hintersee or Road Cycling Routes around Pätzer Hintersee.
While general swimming in Pätzer Hintersee is restricted due to its management by Fischerei Bestensee, there is a designated bathing spot in the Bestensee Hintersiedlung. For more recreational swimming, the Rope swing and lakeside beach at Pätzer Vordersee offers a popular spot nearby.
Yes, Pätzer Hintersee is managed for fishing. Permits are available, and during the summer months, you can catch species like carp, pike-perch, eel, and pike.
The area offers several family-friendly options. The Rope swing and lakeside beach at Pätzer Vordersee is a great spot for families. The circular route around the lakes is also suitable for all ages. Many of the natural areas, including Pätzer Hintersee itself and the Rest Area at Pätzer Hintersee, are considered family-friendly.
Yes, the nearby village of Pätz, which is part of the circular route around the lakes, features a historic village green. Additionally, the Hofjagdweg, a historical hunting path dating back to 1855, connects Königs Wusterhausen to Lübben and can be explored in sections for its historical significance.
The circular route around the Pätz lakes, which is an excellent way to explore the area, conveniently starts and ends at the Bestensee train station, making it accessible by public transport.
Yes, you can find places to eat and rest. The Rest Area at Pätzer Hintersee provides benches and tables with a view of the lake. For dining, the Seeblick Restaurant offers homemade specialties and a sun terrace with lake views.
The area around Pätzer Hintersee is suitable for visits in all seasons, especially for walking and cycling the circular lake route. Summer months are ideal for activities like bathing at designated spots and fishing. The natural landscapes, including the moor areas and forests, offer beauty year-round.
Visitors particularly appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of Pätzer Hintersee, often describing it as a quiet place off the beaten track. The Rest Area at Pätzer Hintersee is also highly valued for its wonderful lake views and peaceful atmosphere.


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