The village church in Witzin dates from the 13th century; Ortmannsee covers 12 hectares and is 5 meters deep. Tour 4 is another option, with a route through Witzin that includes a choice between approximately 58 and 70 kilometers. The building’s history, the lake and cycling offer different focuses for planning your trip.

Village Church and Hall House

Inside the village church, rib vaults conceal the roof structure. The furnishings include a single-manual mechanical tracker-action organ, built in 1894 by Wismar organ builder Edmund Bruder (1845–1911). This brings together two clearly distinct periods: the building’s origins in the 13th century and an organ built in the late 19th century. Visitors interested in architecture will find a specific point of interest in the church; the organ also connects the site to a craftsman from Wismar.

Another historic building is not in Witzin itself, but in the district of Loiz: a hall house stands at Dorfstraße 2. This distinction is useful when planning your visit, if you consider the village church and the building in Loiz as separate places to visit.

Ortmannsee and Fishing

Ortmannsee covers 12 hectares and is 5 meters deep. Fish species listed here include eel, perch, bream, pike, carp, roach, rudd, tench and bleak. If fishing is of interest to you, check the current species list with the responsible fisheries authority before your fishing trip, as such information may change.

Tour 4: Two Route Lengths

For cycling plans, the option to visit the Lenzener Steintanz makes a clear difference: without it, Tour 4 is approximately 58 kilometers long; with it, approximately 70 kilometers. That is a difference of around twelve kilometers. If cycling is your main focus, you can choose according to your preferred route length without needing to assume a specific travel time.

Tour 4 follows the T 30 through the forest of Sternberg and continues to Witzin. In Witzin, the route runs along Büdnerstraße towards Schäferei and Ortmannsee. It then follows a concrete-slab track to the cycle path to Lübzin. The route for this section is therefore clearly described: from Büdnerstraße via the concrete-slab track to the cycle path junction. Check the condition of the paths before setting out, as it may change.

Culture in the wider destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim

For broader cultural planning, the wider destination of Ludwigslust-Parchim offers different highlights from the local sights in Witzin. Ludwigslust Palace was the former residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and, together with its park and town, forms an ensemble known as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The palace is also the centerpiece of an almost completely preserved late Baroque town complex, with a former court church and an English-style landscaped park.

Another glimpse into regional history awaits at the museum in Dömitz Fortress. It covers the history of the fortress and town, the history of the Elbe, harbor and bridges, and Fritz Reuter; it also hosts special and art exhibitions. At Zarrentin Monastery, guided tours explore the history of the former Cistercian nunnery, the lives of the nuns and the building’s architecture. Dates and access arrangements may change, so it is advisable to check visiting options in advance.

Discover more destinations: Hohen Pritz, Mustin, Borkow, Blankenberg, Sternberg, Brüel, Dabel, Kobrow.

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