Stages: 3 | The Peene Valley is one of the last undeveloped river landscapes in Europe. Over a good 100 kilometers, the "Amazon of the North" flows leisurely from Mecklenburg Switzerland to the mouth of the Haff. It spoils cyclists with its dreamlike tranquility and unspoiled nature.
Peene Valley circular route
Route
140 km
Etappen
3
- Tour tips: Unspoilt natural paradise around the Peene River, Lake Kummerow with its castle, Three Rivers region around the Hanseatic town of Demmin.
Rail connection: among others Malchin, Demmin
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.
Kalen's Gate
- Am Markt, 17139 Malchin
The Kalen Gate is one of the four gates of the fortification that surrounded the town of Malchin. It is the best preserved gate of the Malchin town fortification.
Hanseatic Quarter Demmin
- Schiffsanleger, 17109 Demmin
Get an insight into the world of the Middle Ages.
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.
Port and beach Salem
- Am Hafen, 17139 Salem
The pretty harbor below the Salem mountains awaits you for a sea trip with the "Forelle". Right next to it is the new bathing beach. If you are thirsty and hungry you can dine above the harbor on the lake terrace with a view of the water.
Malchin City Hall
- Am Markt, 17139 Malchin
In 1927, the new town hall was inaugurated after the old building burned down in 1925.
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.
Kummerow Castle
- Am Schloss, 17139 Kummerow
The baroque palace on the shores of Lake Kummerow was renovated to the highest standards of historic preservation. The castle houses a private collection of modern art with a focus on international photography.
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.
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!
City information Malchin
- Open today
- Steinstraße, 17139 Malchin
Malchin - town on two lakes in the heart of Mecklenburg Switzerland
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.
Your destination:
Peenetal-Rundweg
Steinstraße 6
17139 Malchin
Peenetal-Rundweg
Steinstraße 6
17139 Malchin