Description
Village Outdoor – Berlin Wall Trail - Section 15 from Johannisthal to Kreuzberg
with Harms Wulf and Thomas Fischer
On the next leg of the Berlin Wall Trail in June, we’ll be approaching the city center again.
We’ll start at the Teltow Canal and follow the former border strip to the Britz Canal, where a memorial commemorates one of the last victims of the escape attempt. After crossing the Britz Canal, we’ll reach the former Sonnenallee border crossing. The trail continues through the green space along the Heidekampgraben towards Treptow-Kiefholzstraße.
The former border, now marked by a double row of cobblestones, runs through a densely populated residential area to the former watchtower at Schlesischer Busch in Kreuzberg, where the hike ends.
Since there are no guaranteed places to stop for refreshments along the way, please bring enough food and drinks 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.
Harms Wulf Harms already knows Berlin from the times of division. Since then, he has explored the urban and natural spaces of Berlin and its surroundings both professionally and privately.
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
Start: 11:00 AM, Massante Bridge (Bus M11, 172)
Route length: approx. 12 km (approx. 4 hours)
Return: Heckmannufer (Bus 165, 265) or Treptower Park (S8, S9, S41/42)
Language: Depending on the needs of the group, we will speak German and/or English.
Cost: The event is free of charge.
** This event is part of the we are village program ‘Belonging versus Lonelliness‘, with the support of the LADS.
Learn more about the program here.
