Siggelkow

Lakes and protected nature

Sabelsee lies approximately 3 km south of Siggelkow in the glacial meltwater sand area of the Mooster. It is not a bathing lake and has been a nature reserve since October 1939. From May to November, it offers unspoilt nature with rare fauna and flora. If you mainly associate a lake with swimming, bear this classification in mind when choosing your interests for excursions; those interested in nature and its animal and plant life will find a different focus here.

Another natural monument is Sandsee, one kilometre southeast of Groß Pankow. It covers an area of 5.08 ha. The nutrient-rich lake borders areas of fen; lush vegetation and bird, dragonfly and fish populations are among its distinctive features. This clearly sets it apart from Sabelsee: the focus here is on the adjacent fen areas and the diversity of the habitats mentioned.

Treptowsee is also part of the lake landscape in the surrounding area. It covers 65 ha and is 4 to 5 m deep. When choosing lakes for your trip, you can distinguish between them based on their described characteristics: nature conservation and rare fauna and flora at Sabelsee, fen and diverse wildlife at Sandsee, and the area and depth of Treptowsee.

Blanksee and the water landscape

The 26 ha Blanksee was a popular local recreation area until shortly after German reunification and is also a popular destination for anglers. The Niedermühle nature reserve adjoins its northern shore. The Gehlsbach flows through this area from the east. At Blanksee, the lake, fishing and an adjoining protected area come together, while its former role as a local recreation area should be distinguished chronologically from its stated appeal to anglers.

Blanksee was the only lake in the former Marnitz administrative district on which boats were permitted. Neuburg offers another way to explore the area by water: the Müritz-Elde Waterway runs through this village, which belongs to the municipality of Siggelkow. The Neuburg waterway rest area and campsite is situated in attractive surroundings at kilometre 82.1 of the waterway.

Village churches with different architectural styles

The village church in Siggelkow is a half-timbered building with post-and-beam construction and a simple rectangular floor plan. A weatherboarded bell tower, built in 1796, adjoins its west side. The decorative pattern of the stonework is another particularly striking feature. Those interested in historic architectural styles can focus on the half-timbering, floor plan and distinctive decorative detail rather than judging the church by its age alone.

Other places offer further architectural points of interest: the monumental church in Redlin was built in 1876 in the Mark Brandenburg style. The churches in Groß Pankow and Klein Pankow were each built around 1700 as half-timbered structures. This sets the post-and-beam construction in Siggelkow and the half-timbered buildings in Groß Pankow and Klein Pankow against the Mark Brandenburg style in Redlin.

If you would like to visit other local pages, you can also find Kreien, Werder, Lübz, Suckow, Wahlstorf, Tessenow, Gischow and Karbow-Vietlübbe here.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Eldenburg Lübz.