Retzow Church Ruins – Himmelpfort Lock loop from Kastaven

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Retzow Church Ruins – Himmelpfort Lock loop from Kastaven

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Retzow Church Ruins – Himmelpfort Lock loop from Kastaven

02:34

43.6km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.8 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Retzow Church Ruins

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The church ruin Retzow stands in the middle of the cemetery, which was once surrounded by a field stone wall. In the war between Mecklenburg on the one hand and …

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5.04 km

View of Lake Lychen

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Nice view of the Großer Lychensee and the long Werder.

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9.38 km

Very nice small shoreline on Moderfitzsee. Ideal for a picnic.

The lake was first mentioned in a document in 1299 (stagnum Westwitz). In addition to 38 other named lakes, it was part of the original equipment of the Himmelpfort monastery.

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10.3 km

Himmelpfort Lock

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The first lock between the Haussee and the Stolpsee was built in connection with the navigability of the Woblitz in 1752. In order to accommodate the growing shipping on the …

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12.8 km

Cycling bridge over the Woblitz

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Nice that the bridge is there. But if you have a lot of luggage, it means: UNLOAD!

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18.1 km

Cycle Path Himmelpfort–Ravensbrück

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There is a stark difference between the two places. In one they tell the children that Santa Claus lives there and in the other there were two concentration camps next to each other.
A reason to pause.

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33.3 km

Himmelpfort

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Here you can give Santa Claus your wish list.
Good food in the cafe

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43.0 km

Paved Cycle Path Near Lychensee

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43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

10.6 km

10.3 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

4.53 km

2.36 km

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

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Comments

June 23, 2026,Von Wildwood Camping Uckermark, Lychen nach Fürstenberg/Havel

Really very, very beautiful and steeped in history in the Uckermark 👍

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July 16, 2025,Fahrradtour

My bike was long overdue for a service. So, I took advantage of the nice weather and headed to the workshop in Lychen. I dropped off my bike and used the time for a hike around Lake Wurlsee. A dip in the cool water was a must, of course. After a coffee break, I cycled around the lake back to …

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August 21, 2024,Fahrradtour

With the grandchildren to Rutenberg to swim in the Kronsee, via Himmelpfort, Lychen, Retzow and back to Fürstenberg. It was a very nice tour with fun swimming.

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September 2, 2024,Fahrradtour

Today, 3 girls on tour. A wonderful afternoon, bike ride from Fürstenberg to Lychen and back. A cooling dip in the Wurlsee, then a cozy coffee break in the CafeGatho. It was lovely with dear friends.

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February 25, 2025,Erste Radtour in diesem Jahr

The weather was nice, the temperature was OK, so I left the car at home and cycled to the doctor's appointment in Lychen and back. I captured a few beautiful moments and all is well with the world. A lovely afternoon.

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