Schlaubetal brings together seasonal flower-watching, striking water colors, and distinctive woodland and moorland landscapes. In spring, you can see orchids in full bloom in the orchid meadow by the shelter. At Planfließ, the otherwise clear water appears rust-red in places. The Urwald Fünfeichen and Teufelssee FFH area adds natural bogs and sessile oak–pine mixed forests to this natural landscape. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Schlaubetal, you can plan your trip around the flowering season while also taking the character of Planfließ and the protected area into account.
Orchid Blooms and Planfließ
The orchid meadow by the shelter is a specific springtime landmark: this is where you can see orchids in full bloom. If this seasonal spectacle is important to you, plan your trip around the spring flowering season. This gives your nature getaway a clear seasonal focus.
Planfließ is fed by various springs, some of which bring iron-rich water up from underground. As a result, the otherwise clear water appears rust-red in places. The color and its cause are linked: the unusual water coloration is due to the iron-rich spring water. Alongside the seasonal blossoms, the stream offers another way to experience Schlaubetal’s natural environment.
Woodland and Moorland in the FFH Area
The Urwald Fünfeichen and Teufelssee FFH area covers 153.42 hectares and lies within the municipalities of Siehdichum and Schlaubetal in the Oder-Spree district. Natural bogs formed by the silting up of water bodies and sessile oak–pine mixed forests characterize the area. Fünfeichen Primeval Forest contains Brandenburg’s largest continuous stand of this sessile oak–pine mixed forest community.
Schlaubetal therefore offers a variety of natural features: the orchid blossoms that appear in spring and a protected area defined by its moors and distinctive forest community. If you are deciding what to focus on during your stay, this contrast provides a helpful guide.
More Highlights in the Wider Oder-Spree Destination
The wider Oder-Spree destination also offers lakes and lakeside paths. In Bad Saarow, the Lesser Promenade runs for about 1.5 kilometers along the lakeshore, from Kurpark to Fontanepark. Lake Scharmützel covers around 1,200 hectares and is about 30 meters deep. Its clear water has visibility of up to four meters and draws anglers, divers, sailors, and swimmers to the region.
Cultural attractions offer their own highlights in Oder-Spree. The five-hectare Neuzelle Baroque Garden was restored based on original plans from the 1758 abbey atlas; Baroque avenues, water features, and terraces define its design. Seating by the monastery pond offers views of the monastery complex. The Neuzelle Straw House gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the monastery’s servants at the time.
In Beeskow, the listed castle complex brings together buildings dating from 1250 to 1550. Its 30-meter-high keep has an observation platform. Since the 1990s, the castle has been a venue for theater performances, concerts, and festivals. Public guided tours of Beeskow’s historic old town are also available; check their availability before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Brieskow-Finkenheerd, Gosen-Neu Zittau, Münchehofe, Wulkow, Herzberg, Grunow, Vogelsang, Groß Lindow.
Go to the wider travel overview: Oder-Spree.
