Hellersdorf: Schleipfuhl

Schleipfuhl is a small lake in Marzahn, surrounded by residential blocks and green spaces used for local recreation. The defining local feature of Schleipfuhl is the relationship between water, shorelines, access paths and the housing or open space immediately around them. How Schleipfuhl is used over the course of the day depends on views, recreational routes and abrupt transitions between built blocks and a more open waterside setting. Schleipfuhl lies in the borough of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, about 14 km east of central Berlin. Schleipfuhl merges gradually into Kaulsdorf Nord and Adele-Sandrock-Straße; building scale, street activity and open space change before any clear boundary is felt. Around Schleipfuhl, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. Together, these elements make the stronger sense of space created by the water within the surrounding district central to the identity of Schleipfuhl.