Paretz Pumping Station and Lock – Paretz Village Church loop from Paretz

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Paretz Pumping Station and Lock – Paretz Village Church loop from Paretz

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Paretz Pumping Station and Lock – Paretz Village Church loop from Paretz

01:56

7.63km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Paretz Earth Pits

Highlight • Lake

Very natural, original area with beautiful views.

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3.00 km

Paretz Pumping Station and Lock

Highlight • Structure

Modern underwater pumps have long since replaced the 30-ton pumps, and the sluice gate has long stood still....
The ensemble built by French prisoners of war was completed in 1916 …

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3.73 km

Nauen–Paretz Canal and Havel Canal

Highlight • River

At this point, it appears as if the Nauen-Paretz Canal joins the Havel Canal. However, this would be incorrect. The Nauen-Paretz Canal was constructed between 1913 and 1921. With the …

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4.45 km

Swimming Area Near Paretz

Highlight • Beach

There are also a few benches here, some of which are covered.

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4.56 km

Bench with a view of the Havel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whoever built this bench in this spot deserves a medal. A fantastic view and plenty of peace and quiet.

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4.94 km

Peninsula on the Havel

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small, artificially created peninsula that separates a small bay south of Paretz from the Havel River. It offers a rather beautiful view of the Havel all the way to …

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6.77 km

Bockwindmill Paretz

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful old windmill by the wayside.

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7.36 km

Paretz Village Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The origins of the Paretz village church (choir) date back to around 1200. However, it only gained importance through its early classicist remodeling in 1797/98. The initiative for this came …

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7.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

1.56 km

1.05 km

734 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.79 km

1.53 km

1.38 km

772 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

4°C

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Comments

April 8, 2025,🌼 Wanderung um Paretz 🐦

Today, five of our hiking group hiked around Paretz. Mostly on natural paths, with a variety of sections along the Havel River, the Havel Canal, and through the earthen holes near Paretz. We heard birds chirping and even saw a few deer and cranes.
The castle park wasn't spectacular except for the grotto hill—in contrast to the nicely decorated little …

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