Dechow on Lake Röggelin
Accommodation in Dechow
Dechow turns its attention to Lake Röggelin and the history of a place whose houses and village walking tour offer insights of their own. Dechow, with the districts of Röggelin and Lankow, lies on the southern edge of the 177-hectare Lake Röggelin. When choosing a destination, two interests therefore sit side by side: the landscape by the water and the history of the properties in the village. If you are looking for accommodation for a stay in Dechow, you can decide whether nature experiences or village culture should be the main focus.
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Experience the lake and nature
Lake Röggelin is designated as a protected resting area for migrating greylag geese, great egrets, and various duck species. Bird migration is therefore also an important part of the lake’s natural character. At a bathing area with a pier, the lake invites you to take a break and enjoy a picnic. You can combine your time by the water with a pause or take an interest in the bird species for which the lake is a designated protected area. Both aspects are part of a nature experience distinct from the village’s history.
The Moor & Koppel hiking trail is an approximately 3 km circular route along the Borgmoor near Dechow. It starts at the car park of the Gläserne Molkerei at Meiereiweg 1, 19217 Dechow. The approximate length gives you a specific distance to consider when planning your day. The Borgmoor near Dechow is also a habitat for dragonflies, grasshoppers, the rare hazel dormouse, cranes, and other rare bird species that raise their young there. Alongside the trail, you can therefore also include the wildlife of the Borgmoor as a nature-related aspect of your travel plans.
Village history and culture
A walking tour of the village reveals the history of individual properties. Small information boards and QR codes in front of 19 houses and one still undeveloped plot provide information about the history of these properties. The stops draw attention to individual plots and their histories rather than presenting only a general picture of the village. The surviving buildings include brick houses and thatched half-timbered houses. They have been restored in accordance with heritage preservation requirements using traditional regional materials such as wood, clay, and reed. Both the architectural styles and the materials used are therefore part of the houses’ distinctive history.
Another cultural landmark is Werderhaus. It has an Art Nouveau hall and a stage and serves as a social meeting place as well as a cultural venue for all generations. If you would like to discover a cultural venue in Dechow alongside nature and village history, it offers a distinct perspective on village life.
The Gläserne Molkerei is also part of Dechow’s history: in 2012, it opened a second location in Dechow, in the Schaalsee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The farm shop at the Gläserne Molkerei in Dechow is permanently closed. So if you are considering visiting the dairy, you should not plan to shop at the farm shop.
Other places to explore: Vitense, Groß Molzahn, Königsfeld, Carlow, Wedendorfersee, Holdorf, Utecht, and Schlagsdorf.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Rehna.
