Best historic site trails in Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee

Idyllic loop in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This short loop starts in Zarrentin, at the car park right next to the monastery. It explores the area north of the town, with the Kirchensee lake on one side and Schaalsee lake on the other. Most of the trail leads through forest. A quick way to get out into nature and still stay close to Zarrentin. There is a restaurant further south of the starting point for a cosy stop-off after the tour. Highlights: -...

Interesting loop in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve. The tour leads across the former border area between the GDR and FRG. It is possible to start at the car park on the south bank or at the "Grenzhus". There are car parks and a café at the "Grenzhus". The Grenzhus is open every day between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and charges admission (7 euros per person and 3 euros for schoolchildren, students and those with a disabled pass). Highlights: - Information boards - 14 stations - beautiful...

Beautiful cycle tour in the Schaalsee Lake biosphere reserve. A great cycle tour that leads around the Schaalsee lake. It goes through small and charming villages, open fields and along the lake. The tour starts at the car park at the southern tip of Lake Schaalsee. Highlights: - Zarrentin local history museum - Beautiful lake landscape

Short loop in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful tour to Lake Lassahn starts at the car park right next to St Abundius Church. The route begins in the forest and then continues close to the shore. There is also a short excursion to Stintenburg Island. Surrounded by tall trees and a wild and romantic reed belt, the inhabited island is located here in Lake Lassahn. The Stintenburg estate changed hands between the 13th and 18th centuries and was owned...

Picturesque, idyllic circular hike near Schlagsdorf in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Mechower See car park and leads partly along the lake shore. A detour towards Schlagsdorf leads past the Grenzhus. Here a boundary stone reminds of the former division of Germany. The Aalkistenweg takes you back to the lake. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and...

Wonderful loop in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A great hike to relax! The local biodiversity can be discovered along the way - rare beetles, grasshoppers and dragonflies live here. The proximity to the Borgmoor bog provides unique insights into this biocoenosis. The charming village of Dechow is also worth a visit - the historic houses with their thatched roofs have a very special charm. It is nice to take a swim in Lake Röggelin in summer and there is a...

Varied long-distance hiking trail in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve. This route focuses on three monasteries in Rehna, Zarrentin and Ratzeburg. It follows the signs for the "Nonnenweg", "Bischofsweg" and the "Mönch-Ernestus-Weg". There is a mosaic of forests, lakes, fields and pastures, interspersed with villages with interesting histories. Between Rehna and Ratzeburg as well as Rehna and Zarrentin, there are no permanent refreshment stops. Provisions and good advance planning are...

Beautiful cycle tour in the Schaalsee biosphere reserve. A beautiful cycle tour that leads through small villages and along the former German-German border. The tour starts at the car park on the Schlosswiese, right next to the Ratzeburg bathing area. This is also the departure point for the Ratzeburger Lake boat trip and there are public bathrooms. The starting point can be reached by bus to the bus stop "Ratzeburg, Demolierung". Highlights: - Island town of Ratzeburg - Open-air theatre -...