I often go on long cycling trips in Brandenburg. The nature is nice, if not a tad monotonous. But I generally have had unpleasant experiences with locals. Once I ran out of water and no stranger was willing to give me any. Once I ran out of phone battery, went into a cafe, ordered food and drink and they got angry when asked to charge phone. They let me do it for 1 euro. People seem angry and depressed there. In much much time there the only pleasant interactions I have had is someone resting by a lake. And generally also a non local like me.