Stages: 3-4 weeks For days and weeks, those seeking relaxation can sail through a dreamlike world amidst wide rivers, romantic waterways and enchanting lake worlds. On their soothing journey you will discover charming landscapes, fascinating cities, magnificent castles and cozy villages.
Big round trip
Route
570 km
Etappen
3-4 Wochen
- Sport boat license Binnen required
- Tour tips: Harbor promenade Waren (Müritz), Müritzeum, baroque castle and castle island Mirow, fortress Dömitz, medieval fortified castle in Neustadt-Glewe, island town Malchow
Rail connections: Waren (Müritz), Berlin, Dömitz, Ludwigslust, etc.

An idyllic start is promised by the small town of Waren (Müritz) with its winding alleys and impressive architectural monuments. The carefully restored historic old town is located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District on the shores of Germany's largest inland lake, the Müritz.
On the drive from Waren (Müritz) to Rechlin, the countryside sometimes slips out of sight. The eastern shore of the Müritz resembles a wild and romantic Garden of Eden. Here begins the Müritz National Park - the territory of sea eagles, deer and cranes. Rare plant species and untouched nature reflect the uniqueness of the largest forest national park. The Müritz-Havel waterway then leads through a wonderland of deep forests and more than 300 lakes to the island town of Fürstenberg/Havel. The Havel meanders in countless playful loops through almost deserted forests to Burgwall and Zehdenick. On the Voss Canal you then sail to Liebenwalde and on to Oranienburg in the direction of Berlin. Gradually, the forest thins out and the first suburbs of Berlin's vibrant capital come into view.
In the world metropolis of Berlin, highlights of the particularly culturally and historically influenced city can be marveled at from the water. After only a few kilometers, the Havel River around Berlin's West, Potsdam and Brandenburg a. d. Havel rivers turns into beautiful lakes. After extensive rambles through the culture and history of these cities, the tranquility of the Westhavelland Nature Park beckons.
Close to the ancient cathedral town of Havelberg, the gentle river joins the wide Elbe. The Elbe flows in wide sweeps through one of the most beautiful and unspoiled river landscapes. At the foot of the Renaissance fortress of Dömitz, leisure captains leave the Elbe via the Müritz-Elde waterway. A detour via the Störkanal to the State capital Schwerin with its magnificent residential palace is highly recommended. Past the fish ponds of the Lewitz and through idyllic half-timbered towns, the Müritz-Elde Waterway leads via 17 locks and 180 kilometers to the large lakes in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. One sparkling blue lake follows the next until the "Little Sea" - the Müritz - welcomes you back.
Water profile
The big round tour is made for people looking for recreation as well as for adventurous people. The approx. 570 km long tour leads past a total of 44 locks, whereby information about the respective lock times must be obtained before setting out. Due to the current on the Elbe, it is recommended to sail the great round trip in a clockwise direction. The tour can be started at any port and, of course, can also be traveled only in individual stages.
Blog post along the Great Round Trip
The blogger family Nordicfamily was in the Mecklenburg Lake District with the houseboat along the Great Round Tour in Germany's lake country on the road.
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Malchow Monastery Art Museum
- Kloster, 17213 Malchow
The Malchow Monastery Art Museum is located in historically renovated rooms where works of art are presented in their uniqueness. The history of regional artists becomes a tangible experience.

Aeronautical Engineering Museum Rechlin
- Am Claassee, 17248 Rechlin
In historical ensembles of buildings you can learn more about the impressive history of Rechlin's development into the former central and largest test site for land-based aircraft up to 1945 and the reuse by Soviet-Russian aviation until 1993. The NVA's information centre and the former shipyard are also presented - as well as the lives of the people who worked and lived here.

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.

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.

3 Königinnen Palais
- Closed today
- Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow
Plötzlich Königin - Wie aus mecklenburgische Prinzessinnen bedeutende europäische Königinnen wurden. Das 3-Königinnen-Palais auf der Schlossinsel Mirow bietet eine interaktive Ausstellung zum Herzogtum Mecklenburg-Strelitz und den aus diesem Hause stammenden Königinnen. Neben der Ausstellung befinden sich noch ein Café mit Seeblick, ein Souvenirshop mit regionalen Produkten sowie die Touristinformation Mirow in unserem Haus.

MÜRITZEUM - The NatureExperienceCenter in Waren (Müritz)
- Closed 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.

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 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.

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.

House of the guest Röbel/Müritz
- Open today
- Str. der Deutschen Einheit, 17207 Röbel/Müritz
The Haus des Gastes of the town of Röbel/Müritz is your central contact point for everything concerning your vacation.

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

Tourist information Mirow
- Open today
- Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow
The recognized resort Mirow is located in the nature experience region Mecklenburgische Kleinseenplatte. A mixture of picturesque nature and historical ambience characterize the place. The staff of the tourist information will be happy to help you organize and arrange your stay in the region.

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.

Waren (Müritz)-Information
- Open today
- Neuer Markt, 17192 Waren (Müritz)
The Waren (Müritz) Information in the Haus des Gastes is your contact point for your vacation in the health spa Waren (Müritz), the town with the maritime flair.

Tourist Info Plau am See
- Open today
- 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.
Your destination:
Große Rundtour
Strandstraße 3
17192 Waren (Müritz)
Große Rundtour
Strandstraße 3
17192 Waren (Müritz)