🛶 Trip Tip – Neue Mühle–Krimnicksee
Length: 6.6 km
Type: Round trip
Best for: Warm days, low wind, beginner-friendly
Location: Königs Wusterhausen, Brandenburg
Start/End: Strandbad Neue Mühle
About: Embark on a relaxing SUP adventure just beyond Berlin’s city limits, where calm waters, forest-lined shores, and hidden canals create the perfect escape into nature. Nestled in the Königs Wusterhausen region, Krimnicksee offers a tranquil backdrop for an unforgettable paddle experience.
Glide across peaceful lake surfaces, explore narrow reed-filled channels, and soak in the quiet charm of Brandenburg’s lake district — all at your own pace. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned paddler, this tour is designed to refresh your senses and reconnect you with nature.
🧭 Route Directions
- Launch from Strandbad Neue Mühle — sandy beach, easy slope, chill forest backdrop.
- Head west first, a short warm-up leg, to reach the Neue Mühle Schleuse. Watch a boat go through or just drift near the lock under the trees.
- Turn around and paddle east, now hugging the northern shoreline.
- Keep an eye out for a subtle opening — turn left into the canals leading to the Tonteiche ponds. These winding waterways are glass-flat, shaded, and full of birdsong. Feels like you’re in a nature reserve.
- Exit the canals back into the lake and continue east toward Zernsdorf.
- Pull over at Paulines Hafencafé — dock right at the beer garden for a Radler, snack, or slice of cake with a lake view.
- Head back west along the southern shoreline, catching different views and maybe some evening sun.
- End your trip where you started, at Strandbad Neue Mühle — maybe go for a swim or grab one last drink at the kiosk.
🚗 Logistics: Launch & Access
Launch Zone:
Strandbad Neue Mühle — shady, soft entry, no boat ramp needed. Quiet spot even on summer weekends (early is best).
By car:
🚙 Free parking on Neue Mühle Straße, ~3–5 min walk from the beach.
By public transport:
🚉 RE2 or S46 to Königs Wusterhausen Bhf
🚌 Then Bus 724 or 727 to Neue Mühle stop (~8 min ride)
🚶 ~5 min walk to the launch point
