Description
Village Outdoor – Berlin Wall Trail – Section 15 - From Johannisthal to Kreuzberg
with Thomas Fischer
On the next leg of the Berlin Wall Trail in September, we’ll once again head toward the city center. We’ll start at the Teltow Canal and follow the former border strip to the Britzer Connecting Canal, where a memorial stone commemorates one of the last victims of an escape attempt. After crossing the Britzer Zweigkanal, we reach the former Sonnenallee border crossing. The trail continues through the green corridor along the Heidekampgraben toward Treptow-Kiefholzstraße. The former border, now marked by a double row of cobblestones, runs through a densel built-up residential area to the former watchtower at Schlesischer Busch in Kreuzberg, where the hike ends.
Since there’s no guarantee that there will be places to stop for refreshments along the way, please bring enough food for a picnic.
What’s Village Outdoor?
Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin.
Activities include forest hikes, bike tours, swimming in lakes, sightseeing, and kayaking. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport.
For Thomas Fischer outdoor activities and movement through nature are important to connect with his self and the world around him. Therefore, he supports outdoor activities at Village and brings 20 years of experience in exploring Berlin and Brandenburg to the programme.
As a health professional he is passionate about the interplay between mind, body and social connections. He believes that movement, curiosity and constant development are at the core of every human’s journey through life.
General Information
Meeting point: 11:00 a.m., Stelzenweg bus stop (Bus X11)
Distance: approx. 12 km (approx. 4 hours)
Return trip: Heckmannufer (Bus 165, 265) or Treptower Park (S8, S9, S41/42)
Language: Depending on the group’s needs, we’ll speak German and/or English.
Cost: The event is free of charge.
** This event is part of the we are village program queer generations with the support of the Lotto Stiftung Berlin.
Learn more about the program here.
