Parchtitz: Birdlife at Nonnensee and manor house history

Around Parchtitz, nature watching at nearby Nonnensee and manor house history in the surrounding municipality cater to different travel interests. Those who enjoy walking or running outdoors will find a circular trail and two observation towers by the lake. In Boldevitz, the focus is on architectural history, the landscape park and Hackert Hall; Reischvitz adds a historical sequence of events to the picture. You can choose where to stay based on whether nature or cultural heritage should play a bigger role in your trip.

Nature at Nonnensee

The municipality of Parchtitz borders directly on Nonnensee. This recreational area is popular for walks and provides a breeding and protected habitat for many bird species. To date, 80 water-dependent bird species have been observed there; 25 species breed there. White-tailed eagles and ospreys are seen less often at Nonnensee.

A circular walking trail, about 5 km long, also runs by the lake and has two observation towers. The trail is used to explore the birdlife and is also popular with runners. If you enjoy combining nature and exercise, the loop offers a specific place to do so; its approximate length gives you an initial idea when choosing a route.

The municipality of Parchtitz is near the Duwenbeek, considered the only natural flowing watercourse on the island of Rügen. Its significance therefore extends beyond the immediate surroundings and adds an island-wide perspective to the nature focus at Nonnensee.

Manor house history in the municipality

The architectural history of the manor house comes into focus in the village of Boldevitz. The original building was constructed in 1635 and extended to the south in the second half of the 18th century with two symmetrical, two-storey side wings. The double gable, typical of the period, is now considered unique on the island. The hall in the central section originally contained landscape murals painted on canvas by Jakob Philipp Hackert between 1762 and 1764; they are now housed elsewhere. Hackert Hall was restored with support from the German Foundation for Monument Protection. An English landscape park with a swan pond and a Neoclassical chapel lies beside the manor house. The architecture, paintings and park design offer different ways to explore Boldevitz’s cultural history.

Reischvitz Manor House is a sight in the municipality. Its history includes a heyday, expropriation in 1945, the LPG period and its repurchase by the von Platen family in 1991. While Boldevitz is associated with building phases, Hackert’s art and park design, Reischvitz represents another facet of manor house history: historical upheavals and the repurchase.

Cycling paths and routes

There are also cycling paths in the surrounding area for active days. A scenic cycling path starts at the B 96 towards Gademow and runs via Willihof and Muglitz through the Boldevitzer and Panzevitzer Forests to Gingst. Route 7, “Westrügen,” is about 29 km long, passes through Boldevitz and Muglitz, and is described as easy. The named villages and forests help you follow the route; Route 7 also has an approximate total length and an easy difficulty rating.

Discover more destinations: Ralswiek, Gustow, Lietzow, Buschvitz, Patzig, Rappin on Rügen, Sehlen, Poseritz.

See the overarching travel guide: Amt Bergen auf Rügen.