Groß Kelle: Groß Keller Lake and Manor House

Groß Kelle: Lake and Manor House

Groß Kelle combines unspoilt Groß Keller Lake with a local history that comes to life at the manor house. The lake covers about 16 hectares and is a maximum of 3 metres deep. There is a small bathing area on Groß Keller Lake in Groß Kelle. Those choosing a destination based on nature and history will find two distinct points of interest here: the local lake, with its bathing area, and a manor house that once formed the centre of the community. The manor house’s former role as the community’s focal point is also part of the picture of the place.

Groß Kelle Manor House was demolished down to its foundations in 1992 and rebuilt in the old style. A historic granary has also been preserved at the manor house. The rebuilding and the granary draw attention to different aspects of local history: the renovation of the manor house and a historic building that has survived to this day. The house’s former central position adds to this architectural history by highlighting its importance to the community. These are tangible points of interest for travellers who are also interested in historic townscapes.

Mecklenburg Lake District: Nature and Regional Excursions

The Mecklenburg Lake District is another focus. Müritz National Park is part of this region, characterised by forests, bogs, lakes and expansive meadows. The Müritz National Park Hiking Trail showcases the park’s landscape types and distinctive features over nine stages. It passes lakes, winds through ancient forests, goes by inland dunes and reaches the source of the Havel. This route offers a different way to experience nature than the local highlights in Groß Kelle: hiking through varied landscapes is the focus in the national park, while the lake, bathing area and manor house are the specific points of interest in Groß Kelle.

Guided nature experiences and wildlife watching are also among the possibilities in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Certified nature and landscape guides offer informative tours through Müritz National Park, including guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest at Serrahn and tours from the water. The Damerower Werder bison reserve lies on a peninsula in Lake Kölpin, in the Mecklenburg Lake District and the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park. Visitors can watch the animals there. The reserve’s forest discovery trail features climbing opportunities, an ant house, an exhibition with touch-and-see panels, and a dendrophone. Guided tours, wildlife watching and the nature trail are different ways to bring the region’s natural heritage to life.

Other regional attractions include water touring and the history of technology. From Neustrelitz town harbour, water tourists can explore Müritz National Park and the Strelitz Small Lakes District via the Upper Havel Waterway. The Rechlin Aviation Technology Museum is located in Rechlin Nord. Together, these examples represent different travel interests: a multi-stage hike, guided nature tours, wildlife watching, water touring or an aviation-related museum.

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For the overall travel overview: Amt Röbel-Müritz.