Mecklenburgische Seenplatte: The best hiking trails for your holidays!
With its countless lakes, magnificent forests and valleys, as well as idyllic small towns, the Mecklenburg Lake District is ideal for wonderful hiking experiences. Several nature parks, such as the Müritz National Park, offer very special natural moments. This includes a diverse flora and fauna as well as excellent infrastructure for hiking enthusiasts.
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Mecklenburgische Seenplatte - 8 special hiking trails
Old Pilgrimage Route
The Pilgrimage Route Priepert-Wustrow, also known as the Old Pilgrimage Route, is a 13.6-kilometer-long section of the large Mecklenburg Lake District Pilgrimage Route. The circular route leads from the church in the small community of Priepert to the Baltic Sea resort of Wustrow and then back via the unusual village of Strasen with its small peculiarities. While the beautiful Baltic Sea resort of Wustrow offers the magnificent sea and many other opportunities, the small exotic village of Strasen has interesting animals like buffalo, alpacas, or reindeer to offer. The old pilgrimage route runs between meadows and small woods and also offers the opportunity to linger by the sea in Wustrow.
Circular Path Zierker Lake
The circular route begins at the beautifully restored city harbor of Neustrelitz and then leads south on a signposted path around the magnificent Zierker See. Passing by an idyllic boathouse and a former laundry house, it runs over the White Bridge to the Slavic village, which promises an interesting sight. At the Schlosskoppel, there are magnificent mixed forests as well as many swamp areas with a great diversity of species. Finally, the so-called Franzosensteig leads to a great viewpoint on the lakeshore. From here, it continues directly along the shore of the lake back to the city harbor, which attracts with its impressive warehouses and a large gastronomic offer.
Fridolin's Journey
Discover the surroundings of the Feldberger Seenlandschaft community on Fallada's Fridolin hike. It is dedicated to the writer Hans Fallada, who lived there for several years. Fridolin, the cheeky badger from Fallada's stories, experienced many adventures in the lake district, which you can trace on the hiking trail with the whole family. Fallada's Fridolin hike starts at Fallada's former residence and leads along lakeside paths to the Schmaler Luzin. As a highlight, you cross the lake once with a hand-operated cable ferry before the 10.5-kilometer-long path takes you back to the starting point on the other shore.
Hiking Tour Holy Halls
Wandering through the sacred halls is a special pleasure. Start your hike at the forest parking lot in Lüttenhagen. First, you can make a detour to the Arboretum Paradiesgarten. The route leads over an old cobblestone road past moors, mixed forests, and swamp landscapes until you reach a forest crossroads. A hiking trail then takes you into the heart of the old beech forest. In the meantime, many young beeches have grown back, changing the hall-like character of the forest. At the end of the hiking trail, you reach a forest road that leads back to Lüttenhagen. The forest museum "Lütt Holthus" is worth a visit.
Müritz Circular Hiking Trail
The hiking trail winds through a diverse landscape of meadows, rivers, ponds, and lakes. It leads in nine stages through one of the most beautiful national parks in Germany. Bird enthusiasts, in particular, will get their money's worth here, as cranes, herons, and pochards settle in the Müritz to breed. The hiking trail through the Müritz National Park begins in Waren. With the first stage ending in Schwarzenhof, you cover 18.5 km. The ninth and final stage starts in Federow and takes you over the Feisnecksee with the Burgwallinsel in its center back to Waren.
Tiefenwarensee Circular Trail
The town of Waren, located on the northern shore of Lake Müritz, is the starting point of the Tiefwarensee loop. You can park your car at the cemetery parking lot. Then, you walk through the hollow way. The circular route initially follows the Ice Age educational trail: Here you will learn interesting facts about the biodiversity in the region shaped by the Ice Age. When you reach the observation tower during your tour around Lake Tiefwarensee, climb up and enjoy the breathtaking view of the water. The walk through the Wolfsschlucht, where beech trees provide shade, is impressive. On the way back, you pass the Mühlenberg with the open-air stage.
Circular trail through the Plauer City Forest from Plau am See
On a circular hike through the Plauer Stadtwald in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you will find a diverse natural oasis. Your excursion starts south of Plau am See and runs counterclockwise through the forest-rich hiking area characterized by ancient beeches. On your way, you will discover several blue shimmering lakes and numerous natural attractions. Among the scenic highlights is the mysterious Hofstätter Moor on the shore of the Ziegelsee, where gnarled black alders stand in the water. The subsequent Burgsee is distinguished by its diverse wildlife, including kingfishers, dragonflies, and dormice. For an extended hiking break, the fine sandy beach on Plauer See is perfectly suitable.
Circular trail Petersdorfer Lake
Petersdorfer See is located near Bad Saarow in Brandenburg and is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District. One of the most beautiful options for a circular hike begins and ends at the popular, picturesque small town of Malchow. With its distinctive flair, it is itself already a small attraction to enjoy and discover. The nearly 17 km long circular route leads along the beautiful lake, through rustic forests, and finally to the Lenzer Canal, which connects to Lake Plauer. On the way back, it runs to Lenzer Höh, from which there is a beautiful view over the idyllic lake.