Historic Timber Rafting on the Rottstielfließ
At the Rottstielfließ
you can discover a piece of Ruppiner Schweiz’s history.
The waterway, around two kilometres long,
connects Tornowsee with Zermützelsee and
was once used to transport timber from the surrounding forests.
For timber rafting,
the stream was developed, straightened and deepened.
This made it possible to transport felled timber onwards by water –
a laborious task
that was closely linked to the region’s forestry for a long time.
Today, what remains above all is the tranquil,
near-natural landscape.
The Rottstielfließ winds its way between forests and lakes and
is a particularly beautiful stretch for cyclists,
hikers and paddlers.
Anyone wishing to learn more about historic forestry, resin tapping and
timber rafting can find further information at the nearby
Stendenitz Forest Museum .
Listen to this place
Listen to the description of this place.
The Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park information board shows an overview map, important landscape areas, and information about lakes, forests and excursion destinations in the region.
The information boards “On the History of Timber Rafting” provide an overview of timber rafting on the Ruppiner Gewässer waterways and the Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park.
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On your computer, scan the QR code with your phone. Then start the route directly on your phone.
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