A Baroque altarpiece featuring a copy of Correggio’s “The Holy Night,” medieval fieldstone churches and a watermill dating from 1837 give Dratow-Schloen several distinct points of interest. In Schloen and Groß Dratow, architectural and art history take centre stage; visitors can also explore a cycling route through the terminal moraine landscape and enjoy guided trail rides in Müritz National Park. The range of themes spans historical details and practical ways to experience the area on a tour. When planning a stay, it is worth considering these highlights separately: the churches tell different stories of architecture and furnishings, while the route and riding tours offer different ways to get out and about.

Churches and historic furnishings

The church in Schloen is a characteristic fieldstone building dating from the mid-13th century. Its Baroque altarpiece features a copy of Correggio’s painting “The Holy Night” as its main image. In Groß Dratow, the church is a rectangular fieldstone building with a core dating from the 13th century; its matching wooden furnishings date from 1908. The churches therefore differ in both design and furnishings: in Schloen, the specific altarpiece stands out, while in Groß Dratow, it is the combination of the rectangular building, its older core and matching wooden furnishings. A comparison is therefore about more than the age of the buildings: it also considers whether a particular artistic motif or the interplay of the building and its furnishings takes centre stage.

Mill and other buildings

The Old Watermill in Schloen was built in 1837 and lies on the Ostpeene River. It makes a good rest stop on cycling and walking tours, linking a historic building with a practical point to consider when planning a tour. Near the western entrance to Groß Dratow stands a fieldstone and brick barn belonging to the former estate. The Lemcke family mausoleum is also located in the cemetery. These buildings add further local history to the churches: the barn is connected to the former estate, while the mausoleum is associated with a particular family.

Cycling route and guided trail rides

A regional visitor brochure from 2025 describes the “Brown Cyclist” cycling route from Kargow via Schwastorf and Groß Dratow through the terminal moraine landscape to Bocksee and Klockow. Route conditions and signage may change, so check the current route before setting out. Another way to explore the area is offered by Gestüt Herian, which runs guided trail rides from Schwastorf through Müritz National Park. The cycling route passes through several named places, while the stud farm offers guided rides in the national park. Groß Dratow is also listed as a gateway area to Müritz National Park.

Landscape in the Peene headwaters

The Peene headwaters, between Kargow, Schwastorf and Groß Dratow, lie in a particularly varied hilly landscape. The place names Kargow, Schwastorf and Groß Dratow also appear along the cycling route described above. The landscape and route offer different perspectives on the wider region: the hills describe the broader area, while the route follows a specific sequence of places. Together with the buildings and works of art, they provide a range of highlights to consider when planning a trip.

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