The municipality of Blankenhof is located on the B104. In addition to using the road for orientation, the history of the Gevezin feudal estate and the Kleiner See (Blankenhofer See) offer two specific local topics. They are clearly distinct: one concerns the development of the village and estate, while the other is about a small lake with precisely specified dimensions and fish species.
Blankenhof and Gevezin: Different Historical Points of Reference
Blankenhof was first mentioned in the Mecklenburg-Strelitz state calendar in 1805. In 1847, it was separated from the Gevezin feudal estate and elevated to an independent hereditary estate. Gevezin itself was first mentioned in a document in 1311 and was formerly a triangular Angerdorf, a village built around a central green. The dates refer to different points of reference, not to a single founding chronology: 1311 marks Gevezin’s documentary mention, 1805 Blankenhof’s first mention in the state calendar, and 1847 the change in the status of the feudal estate. Many buildings in the Gevezin estate complex have been preserved and are still in use. The local history thus brings together an earlier village layout, the mention of a place, and the later establishment of an independent estate.
Lake and Landscape Around Gevezin
The Kleiner See, also called Blankenhofer See, is located in Blankenhof, covers 4 ha and is 2 m deep. Fish species found there include eel, perch, bream, pike, carp, roach and tench. Its dimensions give a concrete sense of the lake’s surface area and depth; the list of species adds another natural detail to this local landscape.
Gevezin Manor House is located in the Kuppiges Tollensegebiet bird sanctuary. In the surrounding area, visitors can explore natural woodlands and meadows on foot or by bicycle and listen to birdsong. The spacious estate park can be reached from the dining room and the centrally located garden room. It offers space for morning walks, a yoga session, meals beneath apple trees and extended sunbathing. From exercise to dining and relaxation, these activities cater to a range of interests. The manor house is available for weddings or birthdays for no more than 35 people. Check current availability before making specific plans.
Nature Destinations in the Mecklenburg Lake District
Those wishing to include natural attractions in the wider Mecklenburg Lake District will find further landscapes and excursion ideas there. Müritz National Park is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District and is characterized by forests, moors, lakes and vast meadows. The Müritz National Park Hiking Trail explores the park’s landscape types and special features in nine stages. It follows lakeshores, passes through ancient woodlands and by inland dunes, and leads to the source of the Havel. Certified nature and landscape guides also offer informative tours through the national park, including guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage beech forest of Serrahn and tours from the water.
Another destination in the Mecklenburg Lake District is the Damerower Werder bison reserve. It is located on a peninsula in Lake Kölpin and in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park. Visitors can observe the animals there. The forest adventure trail features climbing opportunities, an anthill house, an exhibition with touch-and-see panels, and a dendrophone. The national park hiking trail and the reserve thus offer two different nature experiences within the wider region: a multi-stage hiking route and a place to observe animals with a forest adventure trail.
Discover more destinations: Trollenhagen, Sponholz, Neddemin, Neuenkirchen, Neverin, Wulkenzin, Beseritz, Staven.
For the wider travel overview: Amt Neverin.
