The best cycling routes around Dreetzsee

The parish church in Boitzenburg was built in the second half of the 13th century. It was first mentioned on July 25, 1271, in a deed of gift from the Margraves of Brandenburg to the Cistercian monastery of Boitzenburg. The church is located on a hill near the highest point of Boitzenburg. The building is an elongated rectangular fieldstone hall with a four-story west tower from 1650 and a polygonal chancel closure made of brick, which was added in the 18th century. In the 19th century, the church building was extended to the north and south by transept-like, Romanesque-style additions.

The Hardenbeck church is a fieldstone building originally dating from the 13th century, first mentioned probably in 1271 in connection with the founding of the Cistercian monastery of Boitzenburg. During the Thirty Years' War, the village, including the church, was destroyed in 1634, and Hardenbeck remained uninhabited for almost 100 years. From 1721 onward, Georg Dietloff von Arnim promoted the settlement of farmers and initiated the reconstruction of the church in 1744. The pulpit was also created during this period, although its exact date of origin between 1750 and 1790 is disputed. The timber-clad tower with its open lantern was erected in 1760/61. Two different types of "checkerboard" stones are incorporated into the church's structure: a Johanniter cross stone is located at the southeast corner of the church, and a checkerboard stone can be seen high up on the north side.

The Feldberg Lake Fishery is a wonderful place to stop for refreshments. Nine lakes in the nature park are managed using traditional and sustainable methods. The adjoining fish shop offers fresh and smoked specialties, organic wines, and soft drinks. For those with more time, they also offer experiential fishing and guided fishing tours.

A great trail through the forest, mostly paved with occasional cobblestones. Increased traffic among hikers and cyclists.

Make no mistake. The view of the lake really isn't that great, as it's much too far from the spot with the bench. But the scenery is definitely magnificent. Once you've really got going on the very hilly bike path, it's easy to miss the opportunity to look out and can't or don't want to slow down. You're also quite busy with the constant cobblestone sections!

While there are hardly any views of the lakes, you could easily make a detour, for example, to the Luzin ferry landing or to the Devil's Stone (on the other side). What's annoying about the path itself are several cobblestone breaks. These chicanes are pretty stupid, probably just a misunderstanding of monument preservation.

A large campsite on the shore of Lake Dreetz. It's fairly well-equipped with amenities (restrooms, restaurant, diving center, etc.). It's worth noting that the lake is apparently losing more and more water. The water level has dropped by about 2 meters. It's important to note that the swimming area is very well maintained, though.

The Hohenlychen Sanatorium was a complex of sanatoriums in Lychen, Uckermark, that operated from 1902 to 1945. It was originally founded in 1902 to treat children with tuberculosis. During World War II, the sanatorium was used as a Waffen-SS hospital.