Several themes come together for a stay in Lüttow-Valluhn: the renaturation of the Boize, a bridge for cyclists and horseback riders, the activities offered by the Trakehnerhof, and historical traces in Valluhn. The details range from an old place name to a fish pass at the Valluhn weir, offering different perspectives on the area.
Stay at the Trakehnerhof
The Trakehnerhof Valluhn offers 15 simply furnished guest rooms with breakfast. Horse-riding lessons and trail rides are also available. When planning, you can choose between a riding lesson and a trail ride, or consider both as separate activities. Check the availability of rooms and riding activities before you arrive.
The Boize: Renaturation and Fish Pass
Near Valluhn, the Boize flows for about five kilometres along the western boundary of the Schaalsee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A long section of the watercourse has been renatured: over a length of 4.8 kilometres, its course was reshaped through five major and 20 smaller diversions. Following this work, the Boize developed into a near-natural watercourse with abundant underwater vegetation.
The flow of water is also addressed by a specific structure: at the Valluhn weir, a fish pass enables fish and other aquatic organisms to bypass the weir. A beaver has settled along the Boize, but a sighting is not guaranteed. Renaturation, the fish pass and underwater vegetation describe different aspects of the river—from its reshaped course to its permeability for aquatic life.
On Foot, by Bike or on Horseback
Cyclists and horseback riders can use the footbridge over the Boize near Valluhn. It provides access for extended walks, bike rides and trail rides. Several ways of getting around therefore come together at a specific point, without necessarily forming one single shared tour.
For further orientation in the biosphere reserve, consider the wider picture: a total of 150 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails are designated there. Official cycling and hiking maps are available at the PAHLHUUS in Zarrentin, where bicycles and e-bikes are also available for hire. The total trail length applies to the entire reserve, while the bridge is specifically connected to the Boize near Valluhn.
Chapel, Cemetery and Green Belt
Valluhn was first mentioned in 1194 as “Vilun” in a record of the Ratzeburg collegiate estates. The cemetery is enclosed by a fieldstone wall; today’s Valluhn Chapel was built in the cemetery in 1973. Sections of the Kolonnenweg (Column Track) have been preserved near Lüttow-Valluhn and are part of the Green Belt memorial landscape.
These places highlight different aspects of history: the first mention dates back to the Middle Ages, the chapel’s construction has a clear date, and the Kolonnenweg belongs to the Green Belt memorial landscape. Those interested in local history can explore these connections separately rather than combining them into a single narrative.
Culture in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination
The wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination also has cultural sites of its own. Ludwigslust Palace was the former residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg. Together with its park and the town, it forms an ensemble known as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The palace is at the heart of an almost completely preserved late Baroque town plan, with a former court church and an English-style landscape park.
At Zarrentin Monastery, guided tours are offered on the history of the former Cistercian convent, the life of the nuns and the building’s architecture. These regional topics complement Lüttow-Valluhn’s local connections; they are not a description of the area itself. Dates and access arrangements may change, so check the conditions before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Gallin, Kogel, Vellahn, Zarrentin Am Schaalsee.
For the wider travel overview: Amt Zarrentin.
