Peene Valley circular route

On the shore of silence

Logo of the Peene Valley Cycle Route, 2022, © TMV

Route

140 km

Etappen

3

Take a short break and enjoy the view over the Peene, © TMV/Gross
Discover the "Amazon of the North" by bike, © TMV/World on a Budget
From one of the most important monasteries and largest Renaissance castles of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania only the foundation wall remained in Dargun, © TMV/Legrand
The small harbor in Neukalen is both a resting place and a haven of peace for recreational captains, © TMV/Böttcher
Magical silence and enchanting natural beauty -At dusk by canoe on the Peene River, © TMV/Grundner
In the glow of twilight: in the water-rich town of Demmin, the rivers Peene, Tollense and Trebel join together, © Tourismusverband Mecklenburgische Schweiz e.V.

Route

  • © Hansestadt Demmin

    Demmin Catholic Church

    • Reiferstraße, 17109 Demmin

    The Catholic parish, founded in the middle of the 19th century, had the church built in 1914/15 according to the designs of the Berlin architect J. Welz.

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  • Salem viewpoint

    • 17139 Salem

    Fantastic view over Lake Kummerow: situated above the village of Salem, this place owes its name to the "Witches of Salem". A real eye-catcher at any time of year!

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  • © Monika Kröger

    Malchin City Hall

    • Am Markt, 17139 Malchin

    In 1927, the new town hall was inaugurated after the old building burned down in 1925.

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  • Monastery Church of St. Mary, © burgentourist.de

    Dargun Monastery and Castle

    • Schloss, 17159 Dargun

    The town of Dargun's flagship and an attraction for many visitors are the mighty walls of the monastery and castle complex.

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  • © A.Groh

    Manor house Sommersdorf

    • Schlossplatz, 17111 Sommersdorf

    The manor house in Sommersdorf, formerly Alt-Sommersdorf, is located in the middle of the charming forest, meadow and lake landscape around Lake Kummerow.

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  • © Hansestadt Demmin

    House Demmin

    • Markt, 17109 Demmin

    "Demmin House" refers to the ruins of a Pomeranian castle and a neighboring manor house, located at the confluence of the Peene and Tollense rivers, on a completely isolated but natural elevation.

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    City information Dargun

    • Open today
    • Schloss, 17159 Dargun

    Dargun offers especially for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts and families many opportunities for a varied vacation with great experiences in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.Take advantage of the many offers in the monastery and castle complex or relax at the monastery lake while swimming, boating and fishing.

    Read more: "City information Dargun"
  • The green oasis of Malchin (city view from the park), © Monika Kröger

    City information Malchin

    • Open today
    • Steinstraße, 17139 Malchin

    Malchin - town on two lakes in the heart of Mecklenburg Switzerland

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From Malchin, the round trip begins along the Peene Canal in one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Europe. On the western shore of Lake Kummerow, the path winds through meadows, fields and marshy floodplains. Wooded hills reach to the shore. Via the vacation resort of Salem, the route leads to Neukalen and on through Dargun to the Hanseatic town of Demmin, steeped in history.

Demmin is located in the fish-rich "Dreistromland" of the Peene, Tollense and Trebel rivers. From here you can experience the Amazon of the North from the water on a passenger ship.
Before reaching Loitz, you cross Europe's oldest manual swing bridge before reaching the mysterious Peene forests. Shady avenues lead to small villages. In the Peen meadows between Gützkow and Jamen, orchids and butterflies shine in all colors.

Cyclists experience the Peene valley with its incomparable biodiversity in a charming and charming way. Cranes and bitterns breed in the peat bogs, marshes and oxbow lakes, ospreys circle and beavers hide in the reeds. The cycle path follows the meanders of the river to Lake Kummerow, the fourth largest lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. On the way to Malchin, wonderful swimming spots invite you to take a refreshing dip.

Service

Arrival

Public transport:

Rail connection: among others Malchin, Demmin

More information

More info / links:

  • Tour tips: Unspoilt natural paradise around the Peene River, Lake Kummerow with its castle, Three Rivers region around the Hanseatic town of Demmin.

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