Eldetal circular route

On the blue avenue

2021_Route logo_Eldetal circular route, © TMV

Route

320 km

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Family outing by bike, © TMV/Roth
Well preserved fortifications of the Dömitz fortress, © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V.
Plau am See: a picturesque place to rest in the small harbor as a water hiker, © TMV/Krüger
Neustadt-Glewe - also called "Gateway to the Lewitz" - enchants its visitors with its historic old town, © TMV/Grundner

Route

  • © Fischerei und Räucherei Alt-Schwerin/Dietmar Bürth

    Fishing & Smokehouse Alt Schwerin

    • Wendorf, 17214 Alt Schwerin

    Fishing business with boat mooring (also for large yachts) in Lake Plauer See, fish restaurant with original Mecklenburg fish cuisine, smokehouse and vacation apartments directly on the lake.

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  • © Nadine Rupp

    Ice cream parlor Al Ponte - Plau am See

    • Große Burgstraße, 19395 Plau am See

    The Al Ponte ice cream parlor in the picturesque village of Plau am See is located on the historic lifting bridge directly on the River Elde, which flows into the beautiful Lake Plau.

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  • © Wein und Geist Parchim

    Wine & Spirit Parchim

    • Lange Straße, 19370 Parchim

    Wine & Spirit has been THE meeting place for connoisseurs in Parchim since 2018.

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  • © TMV/Kirchgessner

    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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  • © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

    • Auf der Festung, 19303 Dömitz

    The bulwark of fort Dömitz overlooks the river Elbe by the city of Dömitz. Its walls saw princes, army commanders, and kings come and go and inspired poets. Nature lovers can find the exciting exhibition “Im Grunde” and the visitor centre of the biosphere reserve “Elbe-Schaalsee” here.

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  • © AGRONEUM/Hans Dieter Graf

    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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  • © Jörn Lehmann

    Castle Museum Plau am See

    • Open today
    • Burgplatz, 19395 Plau am See

    Children and museums - you might think that doesn't fit. In Plau am See, that's not true. The town has a museum where even the young won't get bored. The former Plau Castle offers interesting insights into history, and it also houses a unique museum of local history and technology.

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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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  • © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V.

    Fish ponds in the Lewitz

    • Dütschower Brücke, 19372 Dütschow

    If you visit the Lewitz in summer, you will find a vast landscape of ponds that, you might think, is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District. In fact, it is not lakes but fish ponds that form the center of the 16,400 hectare European Bird Sanctuary Lewitz.

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  • © Fotostudio Kruse Neustadt-Glewe

    Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Alte Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    The oldest preserved fortress in Mecklenburg stands in Neustadt-Glewe. It is one of the best preserved castles in Mecklenburg and can be visited. At the castle, there is a museum that is well worth seeing, as well as a restaurant and a tourist information office.

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  • © Müritzfischer

    Fishing port Plau am See

    • Am Kalkofen, 19395 Plau am See

    The gateway to the lake district - the fishing port at the lighthouse in Plau am See. Enjoy a delicious fish snack, rent a license-free boat or stay in one of the best vacation apartments on site.

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  • © Thomas Oppermann

    BÄRENWALD Müritz

    • Open today
    • Am Bärenwald, 17209 Stuer

    Brown bears – all of which came from improperly kept habitats – live in Western Europe’s largest bear sanctuary in the Mecklenburg Lakes. It is open all year round!

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  • Hotel & Restaurant "Zur Schleuse

    • Zur Schleuse, 19372 Garwitz

    We are a family-run inn with hotel, have five guest rooms with Lewitz view. By land or water you can explore the Lewitz region very well. A visit to the outdoor pool of the village is a must (June-August). The county seat Parchim is 7 km away, the baroque town Ludwigslust 20 km and the State capital Schwerin 30 km.

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  • © Campingplatz am Wiesengrund

    Camping ground Am Wiesengrund

    • Am Kanal, 19294 Malliss

    Quiet location on the Müritz-Elde waterway, canoe rental, family-friendly, campfire possible, signposted nature trail.

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  • © TMV/Gohlke

    Hotel Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Schlossfreiheit, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    Nestled in the charming landscape of the Thousand Lakes Mecklenburg, on the edge of the protected landscape area Lewitz, a wonderful stay awaits you in our 4-star hotel. The castle inspires with baroque splendor, 1,600 m² of lush stucco work and 32 chimneys richly decorated with rosettes, cornices and figures. With branch office of the registry office for a dream wedding in the castle.

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No noise, no hustle and bustle. At most, a small traffic jam because a family of ducks crosses the way. The Müritz-Elde waterway is probably the most peaceful traffic artery in the north and an extremely refreshing travel companion.

The journey into the blue begins in the half-timbered town of Parchim on the Wockersee. Meter by meter, the cyclists conquer the picture-book country with dandelion meadows, corn poppy fields, cows and cherry trees, sunny hills and sparse forests. From Lübz, the route takes you across the gently rolling meadows and fields to Plau am See. Picturesque lanes lead down to Lake Plau, one of the largest lakes in Germany. Cute boathouses and idyllic bathing spots hide in the reed belts.

Everywhere are witnesses of the ice age - extensive heath and moor landscapes with orchids and gentian. Almost by themselves, the bikes roll past the Ruhner mountains, through shady forests down to Grabow - the sweet home of chocolate kisses.
The ride through the sparsely populated countryside takes you to Lenzen with its ancient castle. Passing the 30-meter piled-up inland hiking dunes at Klein Schmölen, you reach Dömitz. From the colossal fortress there is a breathtaking panorama over the mighty river to one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe.

Through a blue-green labyrinth of moats and meadows, vacationers cycle into the Griese area. Despite its name, the former mining area between Alt Kaliß and Malliß surprises with its austere beauty and unspoiled nature.
Neustadt-Glewe with its castle and fortifications watches over the gateway to the "Lewitz". In the European bird sanctuary of the same name, hundreds of small canals and fish ponds shine, which are also home to white-tailed eagles and herons. Many a cyclist takes a break at the waterway rest area in Garwitz.

Service

Arrival

Public transport:

Rail connections: e.g. Parchim, Grabow, Neustadt-Glewe

More information

More info / links:

  • Touring tips: Eldetal with forests and unspoiled nature, Lewitz nature reserve with fish ponds and numerous bird species, villages with historic town centers.

Author's tip:

Stages: 6 days

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