Blankenberg
Accommodation in Blankenberg
Blankenberg lies between BrĂĽel and Warin in the northern part of the forested, hilly Sternberg Lake District. Those wishing to combine nature and history during their stay will find several points of interest here: the municipality borders Lake GroĂź Labenz to the east and Lake Tempzin to the west. There are also hiking routes, a section of the Europaradweg cycle route, and historic sites in several districts.
Landscape and routes around Blankenberg
The landscape is characterised by forests and hills. The two lakes lie on opposite sides of the municipality: Lake GroĂź Labenz to the east and Lake Tempzin to the west. Blankenberg is a starting point for hiking on foot and by bicycle. This makes it possible to focus a trip on outdoor activities; no particular route length or itinerary is implied.
A specific natural attraction is the Radebach Valley. The nature park administration offers guided tours there as part of its programme, giving visitors an insight into the lives of beavers. The Radebach is a tributary of the BrĂĽeler Bach in the municipality of Blankenberg. Those interested in waterways and native wildlife can plan these tours as a separate excursion. Their focus differs from the hikes and cycle rides for which Blankenberg generally serves as a starting point.
The third section of the Europaradweg No. 11 is also relevant for cycle tourists: it runs from Friedrichswalde to Klein-Görnow. The starting point for this section is a car park near Friedrichswalde. This specific route information provides guidance for anyone wishing to include a named stage in their trip. It is distinct from the more general opportunity to go hiking on foot and by bicycle.
Railway station and historic buildings
Blankenberg (Meckl) station is on the Bad Kleinen–Rostock railway line. The station complex comprises two station buildings, a residential house, railway workers’ houses, and a 19th-century water tower. The buildings and water tower mentioned are individually listed monuments. This makes the site a combination of a specific railway connection and a complex of historic buildings. Those interested in architectural history can appreciate the individual parts of the complex as such, rather than seeing the station only as a name on the line.
Further traces of history can be found by the lakes and in the districts. The remains of a former early German hillfort lie on the peninsula “Der Große Werder” in Lake Tempzin. Early German finds have been discovered on Kleiner Werder in Lake Tempzin.
A hunting lodge was built in the district of Friedrichswalde in 1860. The “Bronzener Hirsch” (Bronze Stag) is located nearby. The district of Penzin offers another cultural point of interest: it is home to a small, simple village church, which is recommended for a visit.
When deciding whether Blankenberg is right for your trip, there are two distinct focal points to choose from: routes through a forested, hilly landscape and historic sites, including the listed railway station complex. Guided nature tours in the Radebach Valley and the named cycling stage add specific excursion ideas to help you plan.
Other places at the same level include Kuhlen-Wendorf, Hohen Pritz, Langen Jarchow, Mustin, Witzin, Weitendorf, Borkow and BrĂĽel.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Sternberger Seenlandschaft.
