The best cycling routes in Blumberger Wald

Freely accessible.

The large, flat-roofed fieldstone church with a rectangular floor plan and a west tower approximately 45 meters high was built in the mid- to late 13th century and rebuilt after suffering severe damage during the Thirty Years' War. The striking tower top with its cupola, lantern, angel, and the inscription "GLORIA" was erected between 1732 and 1735 at the initiative of the church's patron, Carl Friedrich von Sydow Jr., after the nave had been structurally reinforced. Later alterations, particularly during the GDR era, affected the windows, galleries, and interior. The church has been a listed building since 1984 and, after a long period of neglect, was finally able to undergo extensive restoration between 1998 and 2001. You'll find a diamond-shaped stone at the northeast corner, though it's embedded quite high up in the structure.

The fieldstone hall with a flat roof was built in the second half of the 13th century. After partial destruction in the mid-19th century, the church was rebuilt in 1856. A three-sided choir and a brick tower were added to the eastern end. In 1936, a mortuary was added to the north side. The spire dates from the 1970s. The striking features include massive supporting pillars on the western side and a very narrow entrance. The simple interior design dates from the second half of the 19th century. The church houses a historic Grüneberg organ from 1888. The tower houses a historic bell from 1856, from the workshop of the Szczecin bell founder Carl-Friedrich Voss.

Since 1756, Blumberg Manor has been owned by the von der Osten family. In 1792, a three-winged manor house was built, and by 1849, numerous architecturally refined outbuildings had been constructed. After 1945, Blumberg became a state-owned estate (VEG); apartments, a factory kitchen, a kindergarten, a municipal office, and a restaurant were built within the manor. In 1996, the von der Osten family acquired the manor house with its courtyard and former manor park and gradually renovated the building and park. The central building of the manor house currently serves as the von der Osten family residence; the south wing, with its ballroom, can be used for events. Development plans for the remaining parts of the house and estate (equestrian center, horse boarding house, holiday apartments, art studios, and apartments) already exist, but the owners are also open to ideas from potential investors. The manor is open to visitors.

Straight, level asphalt road.

Schönow Palace is a unique neo-Gothic "castle" built in the 1840s. The "castle" and its outbuildings were built in the 19th century and belonged to the von Sydow family until 1863. The "castle" was then sold to Gustav Karl Kieckebusch, a chamberlain from Schwedt an der Oder. Catherine the Great, the longest-reigning Russian leader, born in Szczecin, Poland, lived just 20 minutes from Schönow, providing a fascinating historical backdrop for the Uckermark region. Around 1892, the estate was acquired by World War I General von Lettow-Vorbeck, who held it until its expropriation in 1945. The GDR era in the Uckermark changed the living conditions of the local population and the local architecture, and many Uckermark palaces were plundered and destroyed. The few that remained were converted into schools or kindergartens. Schönow Palace was converted into a market square and apartments after the war. In 1991, a fire broke out and everything was destroyed. The castle stood empty for over 20 years, which is why locals nicknamed it "Sleeping Beauty." When Brendan Flynt bought it in 2015, he had the idea of rebuilding it back into an elegant palace. The palace still looks abandoned. The grounds are open and can be visited.

Germany's only floodplain national park protects one of the few virtually intact floodplains in Europe. The diverse landscape types found in and around this floodplain create a uniquely high biodiversity of flora and fauna. The flat Oder Valley, with meadows and sparse trees, is framed by hilly forests and steep slopes. A treat for the eye and the sense of discovery. Motorized traffic is prohibited in most of the Lower Oder Valley National Park.

In Schwedt/Oder, there is a sculpture of a mermaid with a swimming child located on the waterfront promenade. The local artist and sculptor Axel Schulz designed this work of art. The city of Schwedt, planning a stronger focus on water, commissioned the sculpture in 2007. There are also mermaid-themed events in Schwedt/Oder, such as the "WasserGeisterSchiff" (Water Ghost Ship), where children and adults can experience games and stories with the mermaids Anna and Undine.