The best running trails in Dorchetal

There are moments when you're not quite sure whether you're cycling through Brandenburg or have wandered into a Baroque painting. The Neuzelle monastery complex is one of those moments. Suddenly, it appears – as if parked by mistake, in the middle of the landscape, as if someone had made a mistake sorting through the world heritage sites. The view from the Oder Cycle Path is famous – and rightly so. You roll along, lush green beneath your tires, and then – a mirage of sandstone, plaster, and Baroque boldness. The towers pierce the sky, which, depending on the time of day, hangs dramatically smoothed or dramatically gathered. The facade glows – not garishly, but rather with a warm self-confidence, as if it knew its effect but had no desire to make a fuss. If you stop – and you should – you'll quickly realize: It's not just a building. It's a counterpoint to Brandenburg's reserve. Neuzelle is the exclamation at the end of a sentence of Brandenburg's sobriety. In summer, it smells of meadows. In autumn, of fallen leaves. In winter, perhaps of silence. And in spring, of departure. The paths are well-maintained, the view unobstructed – ideal for a break with a view or a few contemplative minutes standing still. Those who continue on take something with them. Not just a photo, but that rare feeling that something wasn't quite right – and that's precisely why it was perfect.

Beautiful place with a view of the monastery. I recommend at sunset.

Truly a baroque highlight! Turning from the Oder dike onto the 3.4km access road to Neuzelle, after crossing the floodplain forest, the backdrop of the monastery church opens up. Impressive!

The view from a bench onto the monastery pond is immediately relaxing.

A church that is less impressive and more inconspicuous from the outside. However, the interior is beautiful and definitely worth a visit.

Very nice facility that is well maintained

The Schwerzkoer Mill is located in the middle of the idyllic Dorche Valley, right on the banks of Lake Dolche. This picturesque place, surrounded by dense forests and a gently rippling pond, invites you to linger. While you sit on the bank and let your gaze glide over the water lilies, you can enjoy homemade bread or a smoked trout in the small mill shop. Especially on warm days, it is wonderful to sit outside and take in the tranquility of the place. The mill itself, once the powerhouse for grain grinding and sawing, is now a museum and a popular tourist destination. The demonstration of the rebuilt water wheel is particularly fascinating - a relic of the past that makes the mill's long history tangible. For anyone who wants to take a look into the past, there are regular tours that will make every technology lover's heart beat faster. If you're a little hungry, there are rustic bread and lard and sweet cakes, and the coffee tastes twice as good here. Whether for a short stop or a relaxing afternoon – the Schwerzkoer Mill is a wonderful place to combine nature, history and enjoyment.

You can eat delicious food in the mill shop... the smoked trout or the goulash are very tasty... 😋