Stages: 7 | The Müritz-Elde waterway connects Lake Plauer See with the Elbe. Even for saddle captains, the trip along the blue avenue is a sparkling pleasure. Between Lake Plauer See and one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, a country dreams like something out of a picture book - with half-timbered towns, villages, castles, rapeseed fields, lakes and forests.
Eldetal circular route

Route
320,00 km
- Touring tips: Eldetal with forests and unspoiled nature, Lewitz nature reserve with fish ponds and numerous bird species, villages with historic town centers.
Rail connections: e.g. Parchim, Grabow, Neustadt-Glewe

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.
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Observation tower Plau am See
- 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.

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.

Historic brickyard gasoline
- Ziegeleiweg, 19386 Kritzow OT Benzin
Situated on a hill between Plau am See and Lübz in beautiful Mecklenburg, the historic Benzin brickworks is sleepy and picturesque. Visiting the last publicly accessible brickyard in Mecklenburg, with its huge walk-in ring kiln and still functioning technology, is an experience.

Castle Museum Plau am See
- 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.

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.

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.

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.

AGRONEUM Alt Schwerin
- 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.

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!

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.

Tourist information of the island town Malchow
- Open today
- Kirchenstraße, 17213 Malchow
The island town of Malchow is located in the center of a lake-forest landscape rich in contrasts in Mecklenburg between Lake Fleesensee and Lake Plauer See on the shores of Lake Malchow.

City information Lübz
- Am Markt, 19386 Lübz
Lübz is a charming small town with a historic town center, a museum to touch and a planetarium to experience. In the town center there is the town museum, the historic water mill and the water tower as a lookout tower.

Tourist Info Plau am See
- Burgplatz, 19395 Plau am See
Your competent partner for vacation planning at Germany's seventh largest lake - the climatic health resort and the region at Lake Plauer See.

Tourist Information Bureau of Dömitz
- Rathausplatz, 19303 Dömitz
The fortress town of Dömitz is located in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

City information Neustadt-Glewe
- Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe
City information at Neustadt-Glewe Castle

Stadtinformation Parchim
- Open today
- Fischerdamm, 19370 Parchim
Located on the Müritz-Elde waterway, one of the oldest towns in Mecklenburg surprises visitors with its old part of town that is well worth seeing, lots of natural beauties and a cosy atmosphere.

Hotel Doemitz Port
- Hafenplatz, 19303 Dömitz
Enjoy a unique view over the Elbe floodplain from the panorama café at Hotel Dömitzer Hafen at a height of 40 meters. Relax with fresh coffee and cake and watch the shipping traffic and bird migration on the Elbe. A fresh breeze is included on request.

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.

Parkhotel Klüschenberg
- Klüschenberg, 19395 Plau am See
When you come to us, you come to yourself ... Wonderful location in the middle of the quiet and shady Klüschenberg Park. Fresh Mecklenburg cuisine from local seasonal products. Selected wine cellar with growths from all over the world.

Camping ground Am Wiesengrund
- Am Kanal, 19294 Malliss
Quiet location on the Müritz-Elde waterway, canoe rental, family-friendly, campfire possible, signposted nature trail.

VIELANKER Brewery
- Lindenplatz, 19303 Vielank
brewery * hotel * restaurant * beer garden * vaulted cellar * distillery * banqueting hall * winter garden * brewery tours * aurochs safari

Hotel Stadtkrug
- Apothekenstraße, 19370 Parchim
Directly in the center of the historic old town is our family-run hotel since 1939.

Brocki's Hotel City Hamburg
- Lange Straße, 19370 Parchim
Welcome to our family-run hotel in the center of the romantic county seat Parchim! Located directly on the Eldeschleuse, the traditional hotel offers cozy accommodation in modern and comfortable rooms for 30 guests. Ask about our various arrangements, there is much to discover in Parchim...

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.

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.

Hotel Reke
- Dammstraße, 19395 Plau am See
The family-run hotel is centrally located, close to the town center and the marina.

Vacation park Mecklenburg
- Hauptstraße, 19372 Ziegendorf
Vacation paradise for families, grandma & grandpa with grandchildren and for all dog lovers with their four-legged friends - near the Mecklenburg Lake District, right between Hamburg and Berlin. Our own lake invites you to swim. Not only on rainy days the indoor swimming pool and sauna attract. The restaurant spoils with regional offers.
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Eldetal-Rundweg
Blutstraße 5
19370 Parchim
Eldetal-Rundweg
Blutstraße 5
19370 Parchim