Schweriner Lake
39.3miLength
4,671ftElevation gain
16.5–18hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied long-distance hiking trail near Schwerin, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
A good 60 km, four daily stages, palaces, castles, many species of birds, water, and nature - that is the long-distance hike "Schweriner See Rundtour," on which you circle the Schwerin inner and outer lakes. Since this is a circular hike, hikers can easily adjust the direction of the walk and the start according to their preferences. There are numerous places to stay and eat in the towns and villages on the lakeshore.
Highlights of the hike:
- Schwerin with Schwerin Castle
- Brick Lake
- Schweriner Lake
- idyllic bays
- Wiligrad Castle
- Döpe nature reserve
- Ramper Moor Nature Reserve
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Accessible by bus and train
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Top sights
Siegessäule
Attraction
Schwerin Castle
Castle
Felsengrotte
Attraction
Große Karausche
Pond
Ziegelsee (Innensee)
Lake
Badestelle Ziegelsee
Beach
Badestelle Reppiner Burg
Beach
Pfaffenteich
Lake
Schloss Raben Steinfeld
Castle
Reppiner Burg
Castle
Elisabethquelle
Spring
Arsenal am Pfaffenteich
Attraction
Schloss Wiligrad
Castle
Gutshaus Wendenhof
Caravan site
Ziegelsee
Lake
Schweriner See (Außensee)
Lake
Altes Palais
Castle
Schwerin Cathedral
Attraction
Ferienpark Seehof
Campsite
Schweriner See (Innensee)
Lake
Stör
River
Neues Gebäude
Attraction
Pinguinzimmer
Attraction
Großherzoglicher Küchengarten
Garden
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Zebras
Attraction
Braunbären & Wölfe
Attraction
Giraffen
Attraction
Löwe
Attraction
Dorfschullehrergarten
Garden
Seeblick
Viewpoint
Badestelle Langer See
Viewpoint
Zippendorfer Strand
Beach
Badestelle Langer See
Beach
Badestelle Seehof
Beach
DDR-Observationsturm
Archaeological site
Standbild Paul Friedrich
Attraction
Campingplatz Retgendorf
Campsite
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Wildschweine & Rehe
Attraction
Damhirsche / Mufflon
Attraction
Maushaus
Attraction
Humboldtpinguine
Attraction
Uhu
Attraction
Rothunde
Attraction
Fischotter & Roter Panda
Attraction
Sibirische Tiger
Attraction
Mähnenspringer
Attraction
Gutshaus Flessenow
Manor
Schaugarten
Attraction
Seecamping Flessenow
Campsite
Streichelzoo
Attraction
Alte Ziegelei
Archaeological site
Top sights
Siegessäule
Attraction
Schwerin Castle
Castle
Felsengrotte
Attraction
Große Karausche
Pond
Ziegelsee (Innensee)
Lake
Badestelle Ziegelsee
Beach
Badestelle Reppiner Burg
Beach
Pfaffenteich
Lake
Schloss Raben Steinfeld
Castle
Reppiner Burg
Castle
Elisabethquelle
Spring
Arsenal am Pfaffenteich
Attraction
Schloss Wiligrad
Castle
Gutshaus Wendenhof
Caravan site
Ziegelsee
Lake
Schweriner See (Außensee)
Lake
Altes Palais
Castle
Schwerin Cathedral
Attraction
Ferienpark Seehof
Campsite
Schweriner See (Innensee)
Lake
Stör
River
Neues Gebäude
Attraction
Pinguinzimmer
Attraction
Großherzoglicher Küchengarten
Garden
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Zebras
Attraction
Braunbären & Wölfe
Attraction
Giraffen
Attraction
Löwe
Attraction
Dorfschullehrergarten
Garden
Seeblick
Viewpoint
Badestelle Langer See
Viewpoint
Zippendorfer Strand
Beach
Badestelle Langer See
Beach
Badestelle Seehof
Beach
DDR-Observationsturm
Archaeological site
Standbild Paul Friedrich
Attraction
Campingplatz Retgendorf
Campsite
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Wildschweine & Rehe
Attraction
Damhirsche / Mufflon
Attraction
Maushaus
Attraction
Humboldtpinguine
Attraction
Uhu
Attraction
Rothunde
Attraction
Fischotter & Roter Panda
Attraction
Sibirische Tiger
Attraction
Mähnenspringer
Attraction
Gutshaus Flessenow
Manor
Schaugarten
Attraction
Seecamping Flessenow
Campsite
Streichelzoo
Attraction
Alte Ziegelei
Archaeological site
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 39.3-mile loop trail near Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 16 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
What is the expected weather this week for Schweriner Lake?
Expected weather for Schweriner Lake for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 26 - 67 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 72 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 28 - 71 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 29 - 71 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 30 - 69 degrees/clear
Where is Schweriner Lake located?
Schweriner Lake is a trail located in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
How hard is Schweriner Lake?
Schweriner Lake is considered a hard hike that covers 39.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,671 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Schweriner Lake?
Schweriner Lake is considered a hard hike that covers 39.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,671 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Schweriner Lake a loop?
Schweriner Lake is a loop trail that covers 39.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,671 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Schweriner Lake?
Schweriner Lake is a loop trail that covers 39.3 mi, with an elevation gain of 4,671 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Schweriner Lake?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Schweriner Lake. Double check regulations about going off leash.
When is the best time of year to hike Schweriner Lake?
Schweriner Lake is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Schweriner Lake?
According to trailgoers, Schweriner Lake is usually busy. Schweriner Lake is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there lakes at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, Schweriner Lake is near Ziegelsee (Innensee), Pfaffenteich, Ziegelsee, Schweriner See (Außensee), and Schweriner See (Innensee).
Are there beaches at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, Schweriner Lake is near Badestelle Ziegelsee, Badestelle Reppiner Burg, Zippendorfer Strand, Badestelle Langer See, and Badestelle Seehof.
Are there rivers at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, Schweriner Lake is near Stör.
Are there scenic views at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schweriner Lake features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Seeblick and Badestelle Langer See.
Is camping allowed at Schweriner Lake?
Camping is allowed on Schweriner Lake. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is backpacking allowed at Schweriner Lake?
Backpacking is allowed on Schweriner Lake. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Schweriner Lake paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Schweriner Lake is partially paved.
Are there forests at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, Schweriner Lake is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Schweriner Lake, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Schweriner Lake?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Schweriner Lake. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 24, 2026 at 11:36 pm GMT+0