Elbe-Müritz circular route

Cycling between river and lakes

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Route

383 km

Etappen

6

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The port of Waren on the Müritz // © MV-T/Gänsicke
The Müritzeum in Waren (Müritz) // © MV-T/Gänsicke
Sunset at lake Plau // © MV-T/Allrich
In the harbor of Plau am See // © MV-T/Kirchgessner

Route

  • Barkow manor house

    • Heinrich-Zander-Straße, 19395 Barkow

    In the Mecklenburg Lake District not far from Plau am See lies the Barkow manor house built in 1913 by the Hülße family. The large garden borders directly on the Müritz-Elde waterway. The house was completely renovated in recent years and furnished as a guesthouse with eight apartments, two single rooms and ten double rooms. The Barkow Manor rents out canoes and bicycles.

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  • Seehotel Plau am See

    • Hermann-Niemann-Str., 19395 Plau am See

    Make friends out of guests - Leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in the hospitable atmosphere of our beautifully situated lakeside hotel. The idyllic 4-star hotel, located directly on Lake Plauer See, awaits you in its family atmosphere. Discover the wonderful area around Lake Plauer See.

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  • Hotel between the lakes

    • Am Mühlenberg, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    Great new hotel (renovated villa) - quiet location and close to the city center

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  • Kavaliershaus Suitehotel am Finckener See

    • Hofstraße, 17209 Fincken

    The Kavaliershaus Suitehotel am Finckener See is a peaceful haven in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lakes. Located directly on Lake Fincken with its own beach, it boasts beautiful hotel parkland, 12 modern furnished suites for 2-6 persons, own restaurant, small wellness area and much more!

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  • Show apiary and bee museum

    • Rostocker Chaussee, 19395 Plau am See OT Quetzin

    In the Bee Museum we present historical exhibits on the history of beekeeping over the last 300 years. You will learn about beekeeping, the life of the honey bee, the properties of honey and various bee products and much more. During guided tours you can get to know the production facilities with honey extractors, bottling facilities and wax candle production. Taste different types of honey and discover the bee pasture garden.

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  • Planetarium Lübz

    • Neuer Teich, 19386 Lübz

    Since 1980, the town of Lübz has had a planetarium, which is open not only to schools in the region, but also to vacationers and anyone else who is interested.

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  • Moltke Memorial Parchim

    • Lange Straße, 19370 Parchim

    The birthplace of Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke presents an interesting collection on the military, scientific and literary achievements of the Parchimer.

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  • © Evelin Kartheuser

    Karower Meiler Culture and Information Center

    • Open today
    • Ziegenhorn, 19395 Plau am See

    The central contact point for nature lovers and guests of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park is the Karower Meiler Culture and Information Center. In addition to a permanent exhibition on the development of this cultural landscape since the last cold period, five to six special exhibitions by artists and photographers on topics of nature and landscape are shown annually.

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    Old town hall in Parchim

    • Schuhmarkt, 19370 Parchim

    The impressive Parchim town hall with a unique town hall cellar dates back to the 14th century with its core substance.

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  • St. Marien Church Röbel/Müritz

    • Open today
    • Straße der Deutschen Einheit, 17207 Röbel/Müritz

    As a foundation of Nicolaus` I. von Werle the construction of the choir was started around 1235. It served as a place of worship for the princely family at Röbel Castle, its inhabitants and the small Altröbel community.

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  • AGRONEUM Alt Schwerin

    • Open today
    • Achter de Isenbahn, 17214 Alt Schwerin

    In the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District and the Nossentiner-Schwinzer Heide Nature Park lies the museum village of Alt Schwerin. As early as 1963 it became a very special, agricultural history village and open-air museum - agricultural history to experience, touch and participate in.

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  • MÜRITZEUM - The NatureExperienceCenter in Waren (Müritz)

    • Open today
    • Zur Steinmole, 17192 Waren (Müritz)

    The Müritzeum shows the beauty and special features of the Mecklenburg Lake District and the Müritz National Park in an interactive exhibition. In Germany's largest aquarium landscape for native freshwater fish, you dive under the water surface of the 1000 lakes.

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  • Observation tower Plau am See

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Kalkofen, 19395 Plau am See

    The lighthouse welcomes boaters as they enter the Müritz-Elde waterway from Lake Plaue. From its viewing platform at a height of 8 meters, it offers a fantastic panoramic view over Lake Plauer See. It is now considered the most popular photo motif among guests.

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  • © Axel Schott

    Parchim City Museum

    • Fischerdamm, 19370 Parchim

    The Parchim City Museum presents impressive collections on the city's history. You can also discover the diversity of historical crafts in the museum courtyard and vaulted cellar.

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  • St Mary's Parish Church in Parchim

    • Mühlenstraße, 19370 Parchim

    The skyline of the town of Parchim in the Mecklenburg-Schwerin region is characterised by St Mary's Church, an impressive example of the late Romanesque church buildings in Mecklenburg.

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On 410 kilometers, the nature-rich cycle path connects the river and the lakes. It leads from Wittenberge on the Elbe to Parchim and on to the Müritz. Via Röbel/Müritz and Pritzwalk it goes back again. However, every cyclist can decide individually at which point he wants to start the round trip.

A possible starting point is the Elberadweg, which leads along the beautiful river landscape to Rühstädt, the place with the most storks in the Federal Republic. Almost on every chimney here an amorous pair of the black and white feathered lucky charm rattles with their beaks. The towers of Wittenberge greet you from afar. The town's landmark is the second largest clock tower in Europe.

At Lenzen (Elbe) the cycle path leaves the Elbe and winds through meadows and forests to Parchim. On the way, the Elefantenhof in Platschow invites you to linger. In the village of Pampin, a sculpture park has been created in the middle of nature. Behind the brewery town of Lübz, Lake Plauer See is waiting to be conquered by bathers. In the associated town, the old castle including drawbridge is one of the highlights for cycling vacationers. The route continues along other lakes to Waren (Müritz). Here it is worth getting off the saddle and enjoying the view of Germany's largest inland lake over a fish sandwich. Thanks to the beautiful routing along the banks of the Müritz, cyclists can listen to the calls of bitterns, herons and cranes on the ride to Röbel/Müritz. White-tailed eagles and ospreys circle over the waters in search of prey.

The bike path leads through the rather flat Prignitz region to Pritzwalk. The town and brewery museum is a good place to take a break. Back at the starting point, a car or train will be waiting to take you home again after your eventful cycling vacation.

Service

Arrival

Public transport:

Rail connection: Wittenberge, Parchim, Waren (Müritz)

More information

More info / links:

  • Tour tips: Nature parks with visitor information centers, harbor towns Waren (Müritz), Röbel/Müritz and Plau am See

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