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Canoeists on the way in the Mecklenburg Lake DistrictPhoto: Kliem, Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.
Canoeing from Kratzeburg to Neustrelitz
This route leads from lake to lake through the Müritz National Park to Neustrelitz. With an area of 32,200 hectares, it is Germany's largest national park. Like a chain, one lake follows another here, always linked by the Havel. Most of the route promises relaxing peace amidst untouched nature.
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With strong winds, some lakes can have heavy waves. Caution is advised. In Müritz National Park, corresponding navigation rules apply; the core zone (Zotzensee, Jähtensee, and Zierzsee) may only be crossed along the specified buoy markings.
From the Großer Labussee motorboat traffic is permitted. At 4 locations, transfers or locks are required; at the Granziner Mühle a trolley is available for this purpose.
More information at www.flussinfo.net/obere-havel/uebersicht/
Tips and suggestions
Recommended maps
Klemmer-Verlag: Waterway map Mecklenburgische Kleinseenplatte, ISBN: 978-3940175052
Jübermann: Touring atlas water hiking Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, ISBN: 978-3929540574
Roadbook
The paddling route starts in Kratzeburg, on the shore of Käbelicksee, the largest of the Havel source lakes. Canoes can be launched here at various spots. The first 23 km of the route are closed to motorboats – up to the Großer Labussee this ensures an undisturbed paddling experience. During the trip, grey herons, kingfishers, and bitterns can be calmly observed. A transfer is necessary at the Granziner Mühle.
Along mysterious swamp banks, you cross the Zotzensee. Then you continue past dense reed banks to Babke. During a break, it's an excellent place to enjoy fish or bratwurst. From the shady, shallow canal in Blankenförde, you can admire quaint boathouses. Shortly after, canoeists experience the wild-romantic side of the Havel. A water lily paradise awaits at Görtowsee. On the Useriner See, the primal nature of Müritz National Park can be enjoyed one last time. The Useriner bathing area invites to rest, before another transfer is required at the Zwenzower lock.
Soon after, you reach Woblitzsee via Großer Labussee – a detour to the small town of Wesenberg is quickly possible from here. Via the Kammerkanal, paddlers soon reach Neustrelitz. From the water, you can already see the medieval Slavic village built directly on Zierker See near Neustrelitz, which can be visited in summer months. Visiting the palace park in the former baroque city is also worthwhile.
Worth seeing: Müritz National Park with visitor centers in Kratzeburg and Roggentin, the residential city Neustrelitz with palace gardens and palace church, Slavic village Neustrelitz
More information at:
http://www.auf-nach-mv.de/kanutour-obere-havel
Contact | Accommodation:
Region Mecklenburgische-Seenplatte
Tourism Association Mecklenburg Lake District e.V.
Turnplatz 2 | 17207 Röbel/Müritz
phone +49 (0) 39931-538-0 | fax +49 (0) 39931-53829
info@mecklenburgische-seenplatte.de | www.mecklenburgische-seenplatte.de
Tourism Association Havelquellseen e.V.
Henningsfelde 1 | 17237 Kratzeburg
phone +49 (0) (700) 3884-2835 | fax +49 (0) 39822-20307
info@havelquellseen.de | www.havelquellseen.de
Tourist and National Park Information Neustrelitz
Strelitzer Straße 1 | 17235 Neustrelitz
phone +49 (0) 3981-253-119 | fax +49 (0) 3981-2396870
Kratzeburg
Dalmsdorf glass factory
Dorfkirche Granzin
Church in Babke
Bade- und Rastmöglichkeiten
Kirche Blankenförde
National park visitor centre in Blankenförde
Badestelle am Useriner See
Wolf trapping facility Zwenzow
Marktplatz Wesenberg
Burg Wesenberg
Railway Station in the Mecklenburg Lake District | May 26, 2009
Tourist information Wesenberg
Kirche in Groß Quassow
Railway Station in the Mecklenburg Lake District | May 26, 2009
Haveltourist - Forest Ropes Course Havelberge
Haveltourist - Canoe Center Havelberge
Schleuse Voßwinkel
Slavic village Neustrelitz
Neustrelitz State Theater
Old tiled stove factory
Marketplace Neustrelitz
Plastic Gallery Castle Church Neustrelitz
Neustrelitz Palace Gardens
Neustrelitz city church
Zoo Neustrelitz
National park visitor centre in Neustrelitz
Cultural Quarter Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Englischer Schlosspark
Orangerie
Public transport
RE from Berlin to Kratzeburg
IC/ICE and RE from Hamburg to Kratzeburg
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Directions
Coming from Berlin take B 96 towards Neustrelitz, then B 193 towards Penzlin, at Brustorf onto MST 8 to Kratzeburg
Coming from Hamburg take A 24 towards Berlin to exit 19 Pritzwalk, B 189 towards Wittstock, A 19 to exit 18 Röbel/Müritz, B 198 towards Röbel/Müritz/Neustrelitz, B 96 towards Neustrelitz, then B 193 towards Penzlin, at Brustorf onto MST 8 to Kratzeburg
Parking
Free parking at the launch point at Käbelicksee in KratzeburgCoordinates
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