Reppelin: Cycling Tours and Meadow Festival

The 36 km loop via Reppelin

An official 36 km circular tour leads from Sanitz via Wendfeld to Reppelin. From there, it continues to Wendorf and Neu-Wendorf; the route then returns via Reppelin, Stormsdorf, Zarnewanz, Tessin and Horst to Sanitz. Reppelin is therefore located on two sections of the same loop: on the way to Wendorf and Neu-Wendorf, and later on the return journey. The return to Sanitz completes the circular route. At 36 km, choosing the desired starting and finishing point becomes a practical part of route planning. When planning the day, the completion of the tour depends not only on the time spent in Reppelin but also on the return to Sanitz. The 36 km provide a framework for the cycling day; when planning the timing, the return to Sanitz remains the endpoint to keep in mind.

Nature stops towards Tessin

In the nearby region, the same official 36 km circular tour continues from Reppelin in the direction of Tessin. There, it reaches the Recknitzwiesen nature reserve, a canoe rental facility near the Recknitz bridge, and a viewpoint overlooking the Recknitztal valley. On the return journey to Sanitz, the route passes through the Teufelsmoor nature reserve. For cyclists who want to combine nature and water attractions in one tour, the section via Tessin is part of the official route. For personal day planning, the sequence with Tessin on the outward journey and Teufelsmoor on the return journey can serve as a fixed point of reference. The section towards Tessin can be planned as the nature and water segment of the ride; Recknitzwiesen, the Recknitz bridge and the Recknitztal valley are located along it.

Two more cycling connections

The ParkLand-Nordschleife cycling tour also passes through Reppelin. It has no route markings, so cyclists should use a detailed map, a GPS device or an app. Navigation is part of the preparation for this route and should be planned before setting off. Another connection is the MV06 cycle route. It runs from Reppelin via Dettmannsdorf to Bad Sülze. On the MV06, orientation follows this sequence of places; on the ParkLand-Nordschleife, the lack of markings is the practical point to address during preparation. Anyone wishing to ride with GPS or an app can set up this navigation aid for the ParkLand-Nordschleife before starting. The official loop with its return to Sanitz forms a closed route, while navigation is the main focus on the ParkLand-Nordschleife.

Meadow Festival and book box

The Reppelin Meadow Festival takes place every year on the first weekend of July. Anyone choosing this date for a trip plans their stay around a specific summer weekend. The book box is located at the Reppelin village community center. For culture enthusiasts, the first weekend of July establishes a seasonal connection with Reppelin.

More destinations in the same area

Other places relevant for regional orientation include Amt Bad Doberan-Land, Bad Doberan, Amt Krakow Am See, Niekrenz, Amt Güstrow-Land, Kowalz, Amt Schwaan and Lütten Klein.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rostock.