The regional group of NarturFreunde (Friends of Nature) has existed since 2005. The NaturFreunde house ‘Eisguste’ in Oderberg opened in the same year. The group is a member of the state, national, and international associations of NaturFreunde. Based on its motto ‘shared experiences’, it is dedicated to activities and offerings in nature. Participants of hikes, bicycle tours and trips can rediscover a sense of community. The range of activities includes guided hikes, bicycle tours, day trips, movie afternoons, children’s trips and canoe tours, as well as holiday camps for children. The NaturFreunde are happy to organise a great day out and to take you to the region’s most beautiful nature destinations. The diverse event programme features at least one tower diploma hike per week, and it also includes tours of Schönower Heide, or the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Grumsiner Forest, as well as mushroom hikes. Educational, mystical and funny hikes of various length are organised all year round, for companies, clubs, birthday parties, and all types of groups. Arrange for your individual tour and benefit from the experts’ experience. The NaturFreunde in Bad Freienwalde also offer interesting child-friendly tours for groups of all ages, including kindergartens, after-school groups, schools and birthday parties. In line with the principles of NaturFreunde, all activities are offered at very fair prices. Tours (selection): Valley of Love in the Neumark – A Stroll Through a Historic Park on the Banks of the Oder The 4.87 kilometre long walk to the valley of love is a very special experience. Walkers will cross the border in Hohenwutzen, see the giant eagle and walk on to Nieder Saathen (Zatón Dolny). Hike on the circular trail via the bastion, past Lake Herthasee and Gedenkhöhe. Information is provided about various herbs, and at the end of the hike there is coffee and cake or lunch served by Beata. It is also possible to visit the local church that was built in 1711 and its bell tower. UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Grumsin Forest (Grumsin Tour) Join the nature and landscape guide on a tour of the wonderful beech forest and the Ice Age landscape of Grumsin forest that is a recognised Unesco World Natural Heritage Site. The hike with explanations is about 6 to 8 kilometres long and takes around 3 hours. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended. Children’s Legends and Stories – Discovering the Fire Spruce and the Magic Tree A little journey through the world of myths and legends. Walk along enchanted paths, past the magic tree, lizards’ meadow and boletes’ wood, all the way to the fire spruce. This is where the alleged witch Anna Liebenwaldt was burned. Children will enjoy the various legends and stories. Their imagination is fuelled, while they enjoy spending time in nature. There is so much to discover by the side of the trail! The tour is available during the day, but also as a night-time walk. The NaturFreunde are dedicated to peace and international understanding, the protection of nature and the environment, to support for young and elderly people, and in particular of people with disabilities. The NaturFreunde would like to increase their activities in the area of environmental education.
