Blankenburger Laakebrücke

Crossing the historic Laake stream

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Blankenburger Laakebrücke spans the 4.3-kilometer-long Laake stream in Pankow. The Laake was part of a former drainage system and has been renaturalized in sections like in Stadtrandpark Neue Wiesen. The stream flows under the bridge towards the Panke.

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The Laake was straightened as part of a former sewage field drainage system.

Guided Story

You're standing on the Blankenburger Laakebrücke, which spans the modest Laake stream. This 4.3-kilometer-long stream is a remnant of a historical drainage system. It starts in Barnim, flows through Lindenberg and Stadtrandpark Neue Wiesen. Beneath you, it continues towards the Panke. If you look to the southeast, about 605 meters away is the Lindenberger-Weg-Brücke. The area around you offers a unique blend of natural and urban landscapes. It's a perfect example of nature intertwining with the city.