Zinow–Serrahn Forest Discovery Trail – Schweingarten Lake loop from Carpin

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Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Carpin

Zinow–Serrahn Forest Discovery Trail – Schweingarten Lake loop from Carpin

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Zinow–Serrahn Forest Discovery Trail – Schweingarten Lake loop from Carpin

01:58

7.42km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

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Müritz-Nationalpark

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

Boardwalk Through the Moor, Müritz National Park

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Along this section is interesting information about the plants that are found along here - in the wet moorland.

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2.51 km

View of Serrahn

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Nice place for a little break.

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3.06 km

Site of the medieval village of Saran

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The old village of Serahn stood at this point (see information board).

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3.67 km

Zinow–Serrahn Forest Discovery Trail

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A forest adventure trail leads from the hiking car park in Zinow to the small forest town of Serrahn. Along natural forest paths and narrow paths, stations with information boards …

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4.71 km

View of the moor in Müritz National Park

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In the spring during the spawning season of the frogs, the frogs turn blue here.

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5.01 km

Ancient Beech Forests – UNESCO World Heritage (Müritz National Park)

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The forests are natural, the dead wood remains and only the paths are cleared.
A primeval forest is to be created here again.

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6.64 km

Schweingarten Lake

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Great place to rest. There is a seating area with seating arranged so that everyone can look out over the lake. A quiet beautiful place!

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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.34 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.27 km

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

8°C

80 %

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Comments

October 30, 2024,UNESCO Weltnaturerbe - Serrahner Buchenwälder

We start our tour just behind Carpin in a small hiking car park. A wide path leads through the beech forests, repeatedly interrupted by small moorland areas. We pass the Schweingartensee until we turn right to take the boardwalk through the moor. There are new signs with interesting information to the right and left of the paths. This time we …

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October 14, 2023,14.10.2023 Müritz-NP Serrahn 🌦

Always recommended, including the beautiful garden coffee in Serrahn... 👍

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July 13, 2022,Wanderung 13.07.2022 Serrahn/Müritz-Nationalpark ⛅️

Today a trip to the Müritz National Park near Serrahn.
Of course, the moors are always something special. Sundew and many other plants of the moorland can be admired here.
Some snapshots of this tour are included ...
In the area of the viewpoint there are also delicious blueberries... 😊

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July 6, 2025,Serrahn (Müritz-Nationalpark) ⛅️

After the rain, we headed to Müritz National Park near Serrahn today. Our destination was a bog with sundew and beautiful vegetation.

Unfortunately, the recent hailstorm and heavy rain showers damaged the delicate sundew flowers.

...but they're still worth seeing...
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July 8, 2024,Waldwanderung Serrahn 🌤

Very interesting hike in the Müritz National Park near Serrahn.
The observation tower at the large Serrahnsee was unfortunately closed.
Highly recommended route.
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