Easy hikes and walks around Bobitz

Schulenbrook Boulder Garden: A Place of Peace and Discovery Tucked away between rolling hills and lush greenery lies the Schulenbrook Boulder Garden, a small oasis for children, families, and nature lovers. Here, gentle paths of gravel and grass, densely planted beds, and quiet corners invite you to linger. The name says it all: Boulders of various shapes, sizes, and colors can be found throughout the garden. They tell stories from the earth's history and invite you to marvel—whether as lifelike sculptures or as play pieces for curious hands. Children kneel down, sniff the fluffy moss, and watch tiny insects discover new worlds in the tree bark. The garden is more than just a collection of stones. Paths wind through shaded walnut trees and wildflower meadows where butterflies dance. Travelers discover labels about geology, history, and regional legends, often complemented by interactive panels that invite participation. Quiet seating areas, picking pavilions, and a small children's playground make Schulenbrook a perfect place for schools, families, and senior citizen groups alike. Visitors enjoy fresh air, quiet moments, and the joy of knowing nature is in their immediate neighborhood. Environmental awareness and care are central: Untouched areas are respected, composted waste is recycled, and local plant varieties ensure bonsai-like microecosystems. Regular guided tours provide insights into geology, botany, and sustainable garden design. In conclusion: The Schulenbrook Boulder Garden is more than just a free place to stroll. It is a small educational world full of wonder, tranquility, and lasting encounters with nature—an invitation to take time, observe, and listen to the stories of the stones.

The thatched Dutch windmill was completed in 1850. From 1969 onwards, it was used as a restaurant and later as a hotel. Unfortunately, the restaurant is now closed. https://www.muehlenverein-mv.de/muehlenstandorte/mecklenburger-muehle

As early as 1230, a church in Beidendorf was mentioned in the Ratzeburg tithe register. During a storm in 1703, the church suffered major damage. And a lightning strike in the tower caused a fire, which ultimately destroyed the tower and the already damaged nave. The church was then rebuilt. It was not until 1996 that the church was extensively renovated. Today, it is actively used by the parish.

Diagonally opposite the manor house is the monastery café. But instead of the rustic, simple furnishings that would be typical of a monastery, you will find a café with a touch of spirituality. The shop in the café also sells mainly esoteric items.

On the route you can stop off at the Buddha House. Here the monastic community of the modern, interdenominational Gut Saunstorf monastery runs the monastery café, an organic café. In a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, there are homemade cakes as well as great regional ice cream, cold and hot drinks, with an outdoor terrace. It is open Thursday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (https://klostercafe-saunstorf.de/). In addition to the café, there is also a monastery shop with an unusual and creative range. Makes you want to browse!

The modern, interdenominational monastery is founded at the core of spiritual tradition, which is imparted by a wisdom teacher and lived by students of the path (the monastic community). https://www.kloster-saunstorf.de/ In front of the modern Gut Saunstorf monastery, you can take a rest after a hike or bike ride. In addition to the messenger of peace at the fountain or the pond, the roundabout offers seating in a quiet, lovingly landscaped place in the small village of Saunstorf. In the fountain you can see the symbol of the spiritual enneagram. The grounds of the monastery with the manor house and park are only accessible to the monastery guests who are looking for contemplation and peace here for a few days. The newly built Buddha house is open to anyone interested and for short-term visitors. You can find it at the roundabout, the building with the large Buddha statue. The MONASTERY CAFÉ is open here from Thursday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is run by the monastic community. Here you can find homemade cakes, our own juices, coffee, tea, ice cream and more. Some things are also available to take away. Everything is organic. The interior is quiet and tasteful. The outdoor terrace offers a great view of the greenery and the monastery. https://klostercafe-saunstorf.de/ Right next door there is also the KLOSTERLADEN with handicrafts, natural products for the body, beautiful decorative items, spiritual literature and more. The building also houses an integral healing center with a private doctor's office, healing practice and midwife. https://heilzentrum-saunstorf.de/

In front of the modern Gut Saunstorf monastery you can take a break after a hike or bike ride. The roundabout offers a place to sit in a quiet place next to the messenger of peace at the fountain or the pond. The monastery grounds themselves are only accessible to house guests, but it is worth a visit to the publicly accessible Buddha house right next to the pond at the roundabout. There is a MONASTERY SHOP there with handicrafts, natural cosmetics, nutritional supplements and spiritual literature. To the shop: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Der+Klosterladen+Gut+Saunstorf/@53.8205976,11.3630944,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x47adc142d9639099:0x3e22c05f08b37871!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x47adc14 321bcfa3b:0x683c7bf292b75e2c!2 sThe+monastery+shop+Gut+Saunstorf!8m2!3d53.8205976!4d11.3656693!16s%2Fg%2F1tfnxmp7!3m5!1s0x47adc14321bcfa3b:0x683c7bf292b75e2c!8m2!3d53.8205976!4d11.3656693!16s%2Fg%2F1tfnxmp7?entry=ttu The MONASTERY CAFÉ is also open Thursday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with an attractive indoor area and a beautiful outdoor terrace with a view over the monastery roundabout. Here you can get coffee, tea, cakes, homemade juices, ice cream and more. Some things are also available to take away or give as gifts. To the café: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Klostercaf%C3%A9+Kloster+Gut+Saunstorf/@53.8206007,11.3630944,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47adc1d964a1acbb:0xd7a29615433ddc30!8m2!3d53.8205976!4d11.3656693!16s%2Fg%2F11l2cpvrl0?entry=ttu

This was my first time in the new monastery café. It was very comfortably furnished and there was delicious coffee and cake. It certainly won't be my last visit ☺️