Steinhagen: Village Church, Cycling Routes and Nature Exhibition

Village Church: Brick Gothic and Frescoes

Steinhagen village church is a Gothic brick hall church. Its east wall features medieval frescoes dating from around 1380, including depictions of the Coronation of the Virgin and the Last Judgement. The church’s name thus conveys information about its architectural style, material and type; the frescoes add a distinct art-historical dimension. The two subjects mentioned represent different religious themes and place the building within the context of medieval decoration. Visitors interested in architecture or historical painting will find a tangible cultural attraction here in the village centre.

Cycling and Hiking Routes in the Municipality

Steinhagen offers several different points of reference for finding your way along its routes. The “Mecklenburg Lake District–Rügen” long-distance cycle route crosses the municipality. Well-maintained cycling and hiking routes run through Steinhagen on either side of this cycle route. The Birgittenweg also leads along Dorfstraße to the village church. This distinguishes the long-distance cycle route, other cycling and hiking routes, and a route with a specific church destination. If you would like to make outdoor activities the focus of your trip, the cycling and hiking routes offer suitable ideas for planning; the Birgittenweg links its route description to a specific destination in Steinhagen.

Nature at the naturRAUM Borgwallsee

The “naturRAUM Borgwallsee” tourism and nature centre is located in Negast. Its exhibition uses interactive displays and information panels to share fascinating facts about the region’s flora and fauna, as well as the increasingly rare lesser spotted eagle. Its subject matter ranges from the region’s natural environment to a specifically named bird species. In May 2025, the permanent exhibition “Borgwallsee Through the Seasons” also opened at the naturRAUM Borgwallsee. Its title highlights the changing seasons and names Borgwallsee. Nature education is a key focus here, while the village church offers architectural and art history. As visitor arrangements may vary, it is best to check them before your visit.

Vorpommern-Rügen as a Wider Regional Destination

Vorpommern-Rügen is the wider travel destination, encompassing more than a single coastal or island area. The district includes Rügen and the offshore islands of Hiddensee and Ummanz, as well as the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. This broad geographic range provides a wider context if you would like to consider island and coastal areas as well as local attractions when choosing where to stay. The district has an estimated 60 museums. Its cultural and natural highlights include the old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar,” and the beech forests in Jasmund National Park on Rügen, which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.” This means regional urban history and forest nature are additional themes alongside the local points of interest in Steinhagen.

Discover more destinations: Zarrendorf, Jakobsdorf, Neu Bartelshagen, Lüssow, Pantelitz, Niepars, Wendorf, Kummerow.

Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Niepars.