New ‘Warm Light and Cold Beer’ Bike Route Opens in Berlin
Berlin, April 20, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the season, a new 25-kilometer bike route titled “Warm Light and Cold Beer” has been officially signposted and opened in Berlin. This inaugural route guides cyclists through the city’s rich industrial heritage, connecting 18 significant landmarks.
According to the transportation authority, the route primarily highlights sites related to Berlin’s electrical industry and numerous breweries located in Prenzlauer Berg. The journey commences and concludes at the German Museum of Technology in Kreuzberg, offering a comprehensive loop for enthusiasts of history and cycling.
Navigating Berlin’s Industrial Past
The “Warm Light and Cold Beer” route is meticulously designed to lead cyclists along dedicated bike paths and quieter side streets, traversing through diverse neighborhoods such as Kreuzberg, Mitte, Wedding, Gesundbrunnen, and Prenzlauer Berg. To enhance the experience, nine restaurants situated at industrial heritage sites are strategically placed along the route, providing convenient spots for breaks and refreshments.
Navigation is made easy with the installation of 85 signposts and 100 route markers. The transportation authority emphasizes that this new themed route aims to present Berlin as an expansive open-air museum of industrial heritage, encouraging both residents and tourists to discover lesser-known facets of the city’s past. Detailed information about the route, available in both German and English, can be accessed through printed flyers, PDF downloads, GPX tracks, and the popular komoot route navigator.
Part of a Larger Initiative
The “Warm Light and Cold Beer” route marks the first installment of a series of eight planned industrial heritage bike routes in Berlin, each dedicated to exploring different themes within the city’s history. This ambitious project was collaboratively developed by the Berlin Center for Industrial Heritage (bzi), in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and the tourism marketing organization Visit Berlin, among other key partners.
Andreas Kraus, State Secretary in the Senate Department for Transport and the Environment, underscored the significance of industrialization in shaping Berlin’s urban landscape. “Industrialization has shaped Berlin’s cityscape,” Kraus stated, highlighting how the new bike routes are instrumental in bringing the city’s industrial history to life. He further added, “At the same time, we are promoting sustainable, low-impact, and climate-friendly tourism in the city.”
This initiative not only offers a unique recreational opportunity but also aligns with broader goals of sustainable tourism, encouraging eco-friendly exploration of Berlin’s historical and cultural assets.
Source: Press release from the Senate Department for Mobility, Transportation, Climate Action and the Environment
