Europäischer Fernwanderweg E10, Deutschland, Brandenburg

The place

walking path in Europe

Why go

Island of Rügen's chalk cliffs. Mecklenburg Lake District. Potsdam and Sanssouci (UNESCO). Spreewald biosphere reserve. Magdeburg cathedral. Wartburg (UNESCO, Martin Luther site).

A bit of history

The E10 was established by the European Ramblers Association as part of the network of long-distance European paths. In Brandenburg, the route was developed after German reunification (1990) as part of the opening of East German countryside to recreational walking.

Getting there

Rügen: train from Berlin (2h30). Aachen: train from Cologne (30 min), from Brussels (1h30). Germany has excellent rail coverage throughout.

Recommended gear

Light hiking shoes (flat terrain). Bicycle as optional complement on long straight sections. Insect repellent (forests).

Best season

April to October. July–August hot and humid. October ideal with autumn colours.