Wackerow
Accommodation in Wackerow
If you’re planning a trip to the Baltic Sea with a focus on nature trails and historic buildings, Wackerow offers a range of points of interest: the Großes Kieshofer Moor, several long-distance routes, and Jarmshagen Chapel each have their own appeal. When choosing what to see, you can consider whether you’re most interested in the moorland, a section of a walking or cycling route, or local history.
Moorland and waterside areas
The Großes Kieshofer Moor nature reserve lies in the north of Wackerow and has been protected since 1938. The Kieshofer Moor is also an important habitat for 21 dragonfly species. Nature is therefore one of the area’s defining features; those interested in wetlands and their wildlife will find a specific point of interest here.
From the B 105, it is possible to reach the edge of the Kieshofer Moor. The surrounding area also has scenic waterside areas along the Rienegraben and the Beek, as well as along the Ryck. Meadows and reed beds at Steffenshäger Eichwald round out the landscape. The moor, watersides, and the meadows and reed beds mentioned here offer different nature-related points of interest to consider when deciding where to stay in Wackerow.
Hiking trails and the Baltic Sea Cycle Route
The European long-distance hiking trail E9 passes through the Steffenshäger Heide and by the Kleines Kieshofer Moor. The Via Baltica Way of St. James comes from the direction of Greifswald, follows the old “Greifswald–Tribsees” railway embankment through Wackerow, and continues toward Rostock. If you’re planning a section of a hike, these routes offer different landmarks: the heath and Kleines Kieshofer Moor on the E9, and the former railway embankment and the direction of Rostock on the Via Baltica.
Wackerow is also part of a long-distance route for cycling tours. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route runs from Stralsund and the island of Rügen through Wackerow along the listed avenue of the former Federal Highway 96 to Greifswald. You can therefore consider the town as a section of this cycle route; the route links the starting points in the directions mentioned with its destination, Greifswald. Hikers will find different route connections on the E9 and Via Baltica than cyclists will on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route.
Jarmshagen Chapel and the Bücherwaage
Jarmshagen Chapel is believed to be the oldest building in Wackerow and is thought to have been built around 1420. Its half-timbered construction is still visible from the outside. It is one of only two medieval chapels in Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania where this construction has been preserved on the exterior. This makes it a special destination for travelers interested in medieval architecture and local history.
Another cultural and historical point of interest is the former weigh house in Wackerow. It was restored and converted into a book house called Bücherwaage, bringing together literature and history. Along with the chapel, it offers a different focus from the moor and long-distance trails: here, the emphasis is on the links between architectural history, literature, and local history.
If you’d like to explore other places at the same level, the local pages also link to Neuenkirchen, Hinrichshagen, Dargelin, Weitenhagen, Diedrichshagen, Dersekow, Levenhagen and Behrenhoff.
For an overview of the wider area: Amt Landhagen.
