Bernau celebrates: Over 1,200 hikers at the HIKING HERO Marathon!

Bernau celebrates: Over 1,200 hikers at the HIKING HERO Marathon!

On Saturday morning, June 30, 2025, the SCC HIKING HERO hiking marathon was held in Bernau for the third time. An incredible experience for over 1,200 participants who took on the challenge of 44.5 kilometers through the enchanting landscape of the Barnim. The starting signal was fired at 7:30 a.m. in the city park, and the hikers made their way through various towns such as Rüdnitz, Tempelfelde, Schönfeld, Werneuchen, Löhme and Börnicke before returning to Bernau. Bernau Live reports that the event was deliberately designed not to be competitive, but rather as a communal experience in which the focus is on discovering the region.

The participants, who competed alone as well as in a team or club, came from a wide range of age groups and professional fields. This underlines the integrative concept of the “HIKING HERO”. Numerous refreshment points were set up along the picturesque route and were looked after by local clubs and fire department members. Here the hikers were able to fortify themselves with refreshments, snacks, fruit, drinks and even cake to complete the rest of the route.

Lively atmosphere at the destination

The home straight was in the city center, on Bernau Mayor Street, where the participants were rewarded with a finisher certificate, a medal and a non-alcoholic beer. At the end of the hike, those exhausted were able to relax in the market square with delicious food and refreshing drinks. Here we celebrated vigorously and shared stories about the route we had taken. Barnim Current mentions that the first HIKING HERO event took place in September 2023 and the large number of visitors to this event has made it an integral part of the Bernau event calendar.

The organizers of SCC Events, which also organize major sporting events such as the Berlin Marathon, have done everything they can to make the “HIKING HERO” an unforgettable experience this year too. In April, cooperation with the city of Bernau was agreed, which made the preparations for this year's marathon much easier.

Thanks to Bernau's excellent connections, which attract visitors from near and far, the event is always very popular. Hikers were warmly invited to enjoy the route along the historic town hall and network with the residents. Not only the landscape, but also the togetherness became an issue at HIKING HERO, which counts for all participants. Further information about the event can be found on the official HIKING HERO website.