Picher: Hotels and Accommodation

Picher is located in the northern Griesen area, a wooded region between the Sude, Elde and Elbe rivers. The gently rolling terrain reaches 66 metres above sea level at the southern exit of the village; this point is described as the highest point of the northern Griesen area. The Neue Kanal flows through the municipality, with additional drainage ditches flowing into it.

Landscape

Buchberg and Breiter Berg are located near Picher. Both are named, mapped hills. The landscape and its named elevations give the surrounding area a clearly recognisable geographical character.

History and Culture

Picher was first documented in 1291 under the name Pychere. Ludwigslust, the Catholic Church of St. Helena and St. Andreas, and Conow Village Church are located in the surrounding area. Both churches are each listed as named, mapped churches.

In the wider regional surroundings of Picher are Wendischer Burgwall and Dömitz Fortress. Wendischer Burgwall is listed as a named, mapped site from ancient times; Dömitz Fortress as a named, mapped fort.

Park and Viewpoint

Schlosspark, a named, mapped park, is located in the surroundings of Picher. In the wider regional surroundings, Fernsehturm Schwerin-Zippendorf is also listed as a named, mapped viewpoint.

Other local pages: Moraas, Kuhstorf, Toddin, Pätow-Steegen, Bandenitz, Strohkirchen, Redefin and Alt Zachun.

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