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Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald) – Willischza Lake Swimming Area loop from Burg (Spreewald) - Bórkowy (Błota)

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Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald) – Willischza Lake Swimming Area loop from Burg (Spreewald) - Bórkowy (Błota)

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Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald) – Willischza Lake Swimming Area loop from Burg (Spreewald) - Bórkowy (Błota)

01:56

7.66km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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1.27 km

Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald)

Highlight • Monument

About one kilometer northeast of Burg in Spreewald, the historically interesting Schlossberg rises 9 meters above the plain. At this point, a 27-meter-high tower was built in the years 1915-1917.

Thus, a lookout tower was created, which allows a wide view over the unique landscape of the Burger Spreewald. On the other hand, this building is a testimony of the Bismarck Memorial Movement, which left its mark on the whole of Germany after the death of the first German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in 1898.

The tower experienced a changeful history until today. By the beginning of World War II, thousands of visitors were climbing the tower; during the war he served as the observation point of the Luftwaffe; In 1951 it was renamed the "Tower of Youth", since autumn 1990 the tower is called Bismarckturm again.

Over 26 steps leads to the first platform, 85 further steps lead to the second platform. If you want to reach the top, you can reach the octagonal tower via a narrow spiral staircase.
Meanwhile, numerous events take place against the backdrop of the Bismarck tower. The "Night of Pumpkin Ghosts" in October or the "Spreewald Sagennacht" on Whitsun weekend are just some of them.

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1.56 km

Weidenburg Arena Salix, Schlepzig

Highlight • Monument

The Weidenburg Arena Salix was created by the Swiss architect Marcel Kalberer and is unique in Europe with its size and design. The 36 meter long living building with a 12 meter high dome is regularly used for events. The Arena Salix is accessible all year round.

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1.67 km

Weidenburg (Willow Castle) in the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve

Highlight • Structure

The Weidenburg is of course an absolute visual magnet when you walk past it.

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2.85 km

Koi Garden Willischza

Highlight • Natural

Nice landscaped garden with restaurant

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3.06 km

Willischza Lake Swimming Area

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Beautiful sandy beach with shallow lakeshore that lures you to swim on hot days

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3.28 km

Wooden Bridge at the Swimming Lake

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3.42 km

Spreewald Idyll Between Meadows and Farmsteads

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Great hike both in summer and winter on well paved trails.

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6.38 km

Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald)

Highlight • Monument

The Bismarck Tower was built in 1915 in honor of the first German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck. The 28 meter high tower can be climbed and you can enjoy a wonderful view - on a clear day even as far as Berlin. In the Bismarckschenke located southwest of the tower you can treat yourself to a little refreshment.

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7.66 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

1.94 km

999 m

472 m

391 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

1.27 km

732 m

641 m

391 m

143 m

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Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald) – Willischza Lake Swimming Area loop from Burg (Spreewald) - Bórkowy (Błota)

Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald)

Weidenburg Arena Salix, Schlepzig

Weidenburg (Willow Castle) in the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve

Koi Garden Willischza

Willischza Lake Swimming Area

Wooden Bridge at the Swimming Lake

Spreewald Idyll Between Meadows and Farmsteads

Bismarck Tower, Burg (Spreewald)

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