Medow: Peenetal Circular Route, Canal and Village Church
Accommodation in Medow
The Peenetal Circular Route passes through Medow and by the former horse stable with its estate forge. The Peene-Süd Canal is also a defining feature of the local landscape: it flows through the district and is easy to spot from the cycle path. This gives Medow two distinct points of interest for a cycling trip—the route of a longer circular trail and the canal as a prominent feature along the way.
Medow on the Peenetal Circular Route
The Peenetal Circular Route is 140 kilometres long and divided into three stages. If you are planning a cycling tour, you can therefore consider Medow as part of the entire route or begin by focusing on the waypoints mentioned here. The former horse stable with its estate forge is a specific landmark along the route through Medow; the stages divide the 140-kilometre trail.
Village Church and Architectural History
Medow Village Church combines several periods of construction. Its core dates from the 15th century; in 1695, the plastered brick building was extended to the south. Around 1900, it was given a Neo-Gothic redesign as well as a projecting tower with a curved dome and lantern. During a major renovation in 1900, the church took on its present appearance. It was rededicated on 12 February 1901. For travellers interested in cultural history, this sequence offers a concrete introduction to the history of church architecture in Medow: the periods described range from the medieval core through the extension to the renovation around 1900.
The interior furnishings also reflect different historical styles. They include a Baroque pulpit altar with Solomonic columns dating from around 1700 and a Romantic organ by P. B. Völkner. The stained-glass windows and bells of the village church come from the monastery church in Stolpe. This brings the furnishings and their origins into focus alongside the building’s history. The church is a distinct highlight for anyone who wants to discover Medow not only by cycle path, but also through its cultural history.
Local History and Getting Your Bearings
Medow was first mentioned in a document in 1310. The Slavic place name means something like “honey village.” In 1720, as part of the Stockholm peace agreement, Medow became part of the Kingdom of Prussia and was made a royal village under King Frederick William I. The parish seat was also moved to Medow, and the chapel there had to be enlarged. The history of Medow manor house dates back to the Middle Ages.
For orientation, the district of Medow lies on federal highway B 199. The Hanseatic city of Anklam is about 10 kilometres east of Medow. If you would like to include the surrounding area when looking for a starting point for a trip, you can consider these location details alongside the cycling and cultural attractions. They describe the locations of Medow and Anklam; the Peenetal Circular Route, the canal and the village church remain separate points of interest for exploring the area.
Find more pages about local places: Neetzow, Krien, Iven, Postlow, Krusenfelde, Blesewitz, Stolpe an der Peene and Liepen.
For the wider travel overview: Amt Anklam-Land.
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