Werbellinsee Triathlon

Full speed ahead to the lavish Werbellinsee, nestled at the heart of the biosphere reserve of Schorfheide-Chorin in the Brandenburg, just over an hour north of Berlin 🇩🇪. Whether you’re chasing Sprint or Olympic distance, tuck away your urban-road fantasies deeper in your bag. Your body will have to face the lake’s cool waters and endure a cycling course full of false flats and climbs to dare tame the Brandenburg forest! ⏱️

The immersion begins with a plunge often shrouded in morning mist into the Werbellinsee, famed as one of the deepest, clearest, and purest lakes in the area. The asphalt then takes over to propel you through a truly grand setting: your effort will carry you along perfectly smooth roads, winding beneath towering pine and centuries-old beech forests. The land return comes with a run that’s half-pavement, half forest trail, along the lake’s shores 🌿.

Adrenaline saturates the clean air right from the start on the beach, in a peloton often made up of many Berliners seeking a sporty escape from the capital’s bustle. The vibe is focused, intimate, and incredibly welcoming. Families, campers, and local volunteers gather around the transition zone to cheer you on with genuine warmth.

Keep a final glimmer of appetite to honor rustic, local cuisine once your bike is racked. Carry your exhausted body to the lakeside stalls to savor a traditional Räucherfisch (smoked fish freshly caught in nearby lakes, served on a roll) or the classic Bratwurst grilled to fuel your protein intake. Above all, celebrate your immersion in nature by toasting with a refreshing German beer or a large Erdinger Alkoholfrei (the ultimate recovery beer for triathletes). Hit your big stride and come breathe in the Werbellinsee air with full lungs! 💥