Lobetal

Lobetal is a district in Bernau bei Berlin containing residential facilities, care centers, and workshops that support elderly people and those with disabilities. The area spreads across different sections with green spaces and is surrounded by nature reserves.

It was founded in 1906 by Pastor Friedrich von Bodelschwingh as a settlement for homeless people from Berlin, offering them work and housing. These origins shaped its development as a social facility that later focused on care for elderly people and those with disabilities.

The foundation here maintains memorial sites including Stolpersteine, which honor Jewish residents who were deported during World War II to Warsaw and Treblinka. These locations form part of the local memory culture and draw visitors interested in engaging with this history.

The area sits on the Berlin-Usedom long-distance cycling route and connects to the Biesenthal Basin nature reserve, offering accessible pathways for visitors. Many paths are well-marked and allow walks through the green surroundings.

The Old Smithy, built in 1926, now serves as a meeting point for tourists and displays original blacksmith tools from that era. The place preserves the craft heritage of the early settlement.

Location: Bernau bei Berlin

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

GPS coordinates: 52.72750,13.59540

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42