Glasewitz: History, the Birgitta Trail and a natural swimming area

Glasewitz brings together local history, a specific trail connection and swimming opportunities. A burial mound lies by Lake Liebow; the Birgitta Trail leads from the stone seat in Glasewitz to Güstrow via a connecting path, and swimming is possible at the natural swimming area at Tiefen See. Glasewitz also has a sports and playground. When choosing accommodation, you can first consider whether history, the trail or time by the water should be the main focus of your trip.

Location and historical traces

Glasewitz is 5 km from Güstrow on Landesstraße 14. If you include Glasewitz and Güstrow in your travel plans, you can use the distance as a guide when comparing the two places. Glasewitz was first mentioned in a document in 1369. A burial mound lies by Lake Liebow. These two historical details offer different perspectives: the year belongs to the written history of the place, while the burial mound is an archaeological trace by the lake.

The Birgitta Trail: connection and regional route

The Birgitta Trail leads from the stone seat in Glasewitz to Güstrow via a connecting path. This gives you a clearly defined starting point and direction for planning your route. Further along the regional route, the trail passes masterpieces of Brick Gothic architecture, runs through the Sternberg Lake District and leads to former monasteries. The route thus brings together different interests: architectural heritage, landscape and former monastic sites. The connection from the stone seat to Güstrow provides a specific link to Glasewitz; the other themes are part of the wider trail. If you plan to follow the Birgitta Trail, check the current trail conditions before setting out.

Swimming and outdoor activities in Glasewitz

Swimming is possible at the natural swimming area at Tiefen See. If you are planning a day of swimming, check before your visit whether access is possible and when. This involves different day planning from a hike on the Birgitta Trail: here, swimming is the focus, while the trail is about the route and the landscape further along it. Glasewitz also has a sports and playground.

Nature in the wider Rostock destination

The wider Rostock destination offers further nature and outdoor activity options. With its deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, picturesque hills and extensive forests, Sternberg Lake District Nature Park is especially inviting for hiking and cycling. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks, including wolf, owl and evening walks. Schwaan’s climbing and adventure forest has seven courses for children, beginners and advanced climbers. Its flying-fox zip line is 116.5 metres long and runs directly over the lake. These examples therefore offer different highlights: landscapes in the nature park, independent park visits or guided themed walks at the wildlife park, and courses in the adventure forest.

Culture in the wider Rostock destination

The wider Rostock destination also offers a range of cultural attractions. The theatre in Güstrow is Mecklenburg’s oldest surviving civic theatre. At the Wolhynian Resettlers Museum in Linstow, guided tours use ethnographic objects, photographs and documents to present the history of the Volhynian Germans from the mid-19th century until their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. Tours are available for groups and individuals. Theatre history and museum interpretation thus offer different ways to explore the region’s culture.

Discover more destinations: Reimershagen, Klein Upahl, Lüssow, Mühl Rosin, Lohmen, Plaaz, Groß Schwiesow, Sarmstorf

To the wider travel overview: Güstrow-Land District.