Hikes in Weitendorf

Beautiful: Varied lake, forest, and meadow trails in the Sternberg Lake District: peace, water, and nature from Kaarz Castle to the Warnow and back – a perfect walk.

The "Middle Warnow Valley" in the Sternberger Seenland Nature Park is located on the middle course of the Warnow between Kaarz and Alt Necheln, nestled in the landscape of the Sternberg end moraine. 

Varied hike mostly on natural paths from the Roter See parking lot, past 2 forest lakes, then through open landscape to the Warnow and back to Roter See

​From the B 304, we drive through the small village of Kleefeld and then turn left toward Karnin. Before the unpaved road leads down into the Warnow Valley, there is an information sign on the left side for the “Warnow Valley near Karnin” nature reserve. We park our car here; there’s room for at least three cars along the side of the road. > After reading information board 01, we hike down into the valley. The deep ravine in the forest bears witness to centuries of use. At the first house, we walk straight ahead to the Karnin Nature Conservation Station 02. Here, hiking groups and clubs, school classes, and families can stay overnight at an affordable price. At the next intersection, the “Naturparkweg” leads to the right—we keep to the left, passing between the houses, and cross the Warnow just before the former Richenberger Mill. The wide forest path leads past the ruins. Beyond that, we keep to the right and follow the “green bar” marker. We do not take the first sunken path leading out of the Warnow Valley, but instead stay in the valley, following the “green bar” marker. Soon we’ll come near a meadow: Here, we’ll follow the old sunken path uphill. Where it ends, we’ll continue slightly uphill along the hedge. At the top of the terminal moraine, a bench awaits us. A few meters further on, at a gate marked 03, a wide dirt road begins. We hike along this road, following the row of trees, to the village of Kritzow, enjoying the sweeping views. We pass several properties along a small paved road. Behind house no. 2, we take a sharp left (“Richenberger Weg 6-8”) and thus follow the “Archaeological Nature Trail” (symbol: “green slash”). After about 200 m, we reach the Kritzow 04 megalithic tomb. A new and an older information sign provide detailed information about the site. We stay on the small paved road. The “Archaeological Nature Trail” points to another burial mound on the left, which is accessible via a “farm track.” The pavement ends at the last house—we continue on a wide dirt road. West of an oval-shaped depression surrounded by large trees, there is another burial mound. The main path leads us to a small rest area on the edge of the small natural monument Glasermoor 05. We follow the footpath to the right of the information sign. To our left are fields; to our right is the Glasermoor. After about 400 m, we come to a signposted intersection, the turnoff for the longer Route 06 variant of our tour. If you have enough stamina for about 1.2 km of additional hiking and are interested in the subject, follow the “Archaeological Nature Trail” to the left toward “Kritzow 2.8 km.” It leads straight ahead without any turnoffs until the two routes merge at point 07. All other hikers should take the “Glasermoor Loop Trail” to the right toward “Kritzow 1.6 km.” On the main route, we come to an information board about beavers. Shortly afterward, the trail splits: The “Glasermoor Loop Trail” heads slightly to the right toward “Kritzow 1.3 km”—but we turn left (“Kritzow 2.6 km / Forest Cemetery 1.5 km”). At the next signpost, we follow the directions for “Kritzow 2.5 km / Waldfriedhof 1.4 km.” This brings us to the next signposted intersection—where the two Variant 07 routes converge. The “Archaeological Nature Trail” comes in from the left, and we follow it to the right toward “Kritzow 2.3 km / Waldfriedhof 1.2 km.” Ancient trees, their roots spreading over the rocks, line this idyllic hiking trail. Particularly noteworthy is the “Neunerbuche” beech tree 08 with its hollow trunk. Do you dare to go inside? A few steps further on, there’s an information board about the stone-cutting site. Soon our path leads toward the radio tower, which stands on the Uhuberg (90 m). However, we won’t climb the forested hilltop; instead, we’ll turn left beforehand toward the Waldfriedhof with Mausoleum 09. This is where the son of the Hansen family—landowners from Kritzow—who died at a young age, was laid to rest. You can learn more about the history of the burial ground on the information board in front of the cemetery gate, where you’ll also find a bench and a water pump (not drinking water). From the cemetery, we follow the wide path downhill (marked with a “blue bar”). At the large intersection after the right-hand curve, we turn left and hike eastward on a wide forest trail. We ignore a forest trail branching off to the right and then keep left at the T-intersection. At a red-and-white barrier, we reach the edge of the forest and follow it along a track through the meadow. We then walk once more along a wide forest trail through a wooded area before heading northeast across fields. Our scenic trail passes a small pond and heads toward a small pine grove. Behind it stands the majestic Kreuzweg Oak No . 10. This massive tree is the oldest of its kind in the Sternberger Seenland Nature Park. Experts estimate the English oak (Quercus robur) to be between 250 and 350 years old, according to a report in the Schweriner Volkszeitung (2017). “People in the village say it’s nearly 700 years old,” the newspaper reported, but with freestanding trees, “age is often deceiving.” Be that as it may: The trunk of the Kreuzweg Oak, also known locally as the “Border Oak,” has a “current circumference of 8.18 m.” The newspaper report lists the tree’s height as 30 m. After admiring the giant tree, we follow the path to Müsselmow, hiking northward. Behind the striking black-and-white house, we turn right and walk to the small village church at Müsselmow 11, which stands empty and awaits renovation. A few meters down the road is the inn “Zum Lindengarten” with a small neighborhood grocery store. If you’d like to stop for a bite to eat or do some shopping, be sure to check the opening hours in advance (Tel.

Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park - Kaarz - Kaarz Castle - Warnow - Alt Necheln - Kaarz Castle Park

A recommendable round, which offers varied landscapes and has as a highlight a beautiful small castle, located in a beautiful garden!

Kaarz Castle - Red Lake

Very nice hike through field and forest

Beautiful hike through the unique landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with gentle hills, lakes, and forests. Possible year-round, but rather not after heavy rain or persistent snowfall.

A beautiful tour, mostly through the forest, to visit three lakes. Except for the circuit around Lake Deichel, where the path is partly somewhat challenging, the hike is easy.  Especially on hot days an interesting alternative to a pure beach day, because at least in the Red Lake you can also swim.