Klein Upahl on Lake Upahler See

Klein Upahl is set in an attractive hilly landscape directly on Lake Upahler See, which is designated as a nature reserve. The village was first mentioned in a document in 1263. For travel planning, the lake, the viewpoints on Jasenberg and the various paths through the landscape provide practical points of reference.

Experience the lake and landscape

Lake Upahler See near Klein Upahl is used as a roosting lake by between 500 and 1,500 geese. Northern species are also present during the winter half of the year. When choosing when to travel, you can take this seasonal difference into account: the northern species are specifically associated with the winter half of the year, while the lake’s use as a roosting lake is described using the stated range.

South of Klein Upahl lies Jasenberg, which is 94 m high. Its slopes offer impressive views of Lake Upahler See and Lake Lenzener See, as well as the adjoining woodland areas of the protected area. Jasenberg also has a viewing platform with wide-ranging views over Lake Großupahler See. This means there are several viewpoints and lakes to choose from as different points of interest on an outing.

A field path leads from Klein Upahl to the observation tower on Jasenberg. One route continues from Jasenberg towards Lake Holensee, with lovely views of the lake, which lies in a deep hollow. The observation tower, viewing platform and view of Lake Holensee describe different destinations and impressions in the surrounding area. If you would like to plan your time here around a specific destination, this information can help you make your choice.

Hiking and getting out on the water

The 11 km route from Klein Upahl to Lohmen starts at the Klein Upahl Agricultural Machinery Museum and initially leads to Jasenberg. The route length and named starting point can help you fit this walk into your day’s plans. Another option is the 19 km hike from Boitin, which follows woodland, field and meadow paths straight into the centre of Klein Upahl. From the path, you can see part of the Upahler and Lenzener See nature reserve, which is largely inaccessible. The details distinguish the routes by both their length and their starting point and course.

Scout Kayak Rental in Klein Upahl offers kayaks, transport to launch sites, pick-up and tour tips. If you would like to combine your stay with a kayak trip, this gives you a specific local option for this activity. When planning a kayak trip, you can also take the launch site and pick-up arrangements into account.

Village life and the travel experience

A local festival is another of the named experiences in Klein Upahl: the programme at the summer festival included welly-wanging in both 2024 and 2025. These two years refer to past summer festivals and give a specific example of an activity in village life. Together with the nature and hiking destinations, they create a picture of a trip that is not focused on just one activity.

Other places at the same hierarchical level include Plaaz, Mühl Rosin, Glasewitz, Kuhs, Groß Schwiesow, Reimershagen, Gutow and Zehna.

For the higher-level travel overview: Amt Güstrow-Land.