Lütow connects the Gnitz peninsula with an archaeological site dating back to the Neolithic period. Three features stand out when planning a trip: the nature reserve at the southern tip, a five-kilometre circular route along the Achterwasser lagoon and the Lütow megalithic tomb. They offer different focuses—nature watching, a route with a specified length and archaeological history—that you can take into account when choosing where to stay.

Landscape and wildlife on the Gnitz peninsula

The Südspitze Gnitz nature reserve is home to botanical rarities such as orchids, silver grass and immortelles. It also provides a habitat for otters, moor and grass frogs, grass snakes and white-tailed eagles. Its plant life and wildlife habitats give the reserve its own distinctive focus on nature.

Another striking landmark is the 32-metre-high White Hill on the Gnitz peninsula. From there, you can enjoy views across the Achterwasser lagoon, as well as over Krumminer Wiek and the Peenestrom. Ancient-looking pines shape the landscape; White Hill is also home to Usedom’s largest colony of sand martins. The views, pines and colony reflect different aspects of this landscape feature.

At the southern tip of the Gnitz peninsula, Lütow has a bathing area in the middle of the nature reserve. Bathing conditions and local access may change, so check the conditions on site before your visit.

Circular route along the Achterwasser

The Südspitze Gnitz circular route is five kilometres long and runs from Lütow along the Achterwasser lagoon to Mövenort. Its course gives your planning a clear geographical reference: Lütow, the stretch along the water and Mövenort are all part of the route described. The distance provides a specific indication of how far you will travel.

Along the Achterwasser section of the route, reed beds provide important refuges for otters, tufted ducks and coots. White-tailed eagles can also be spotted there. Wildlife sightings along the reeds complement the botanical and landscape features of the nature reserve, although they need not be at the same observation point.

For a break, the “Pott & Pann” restaurant is located on the circular route at the nature campsite. It serves regional dishes, coffee and homemade cake. Check whether the restaurant will be open during your visit before stopping in.

Megalithic tomb and village church

The Lütow megalithic tomb is the oldest megalithic tomb on Usedom and dates to the Neolithic period, around 3000 BC. It is a passage grave enclosed by a rectangular mound. When the tomb was excavated in 1936, numerous flint weapons and objects, as well as amber jewellery from the Funnel Beaker culture and the Bronze Age, were found.

The two dates refer to different events: the tomb is dated to around 3000 BC, while the excavation took place in 1936. A much later-dated cultural landmark is the village church in Netzelkow, Lütow: the bells in its free-standing bell tower date from the 15th century. Thus, Lütow brings together archaeological traces from prehistory and a specific example from the Middle Ages.

Discover more destinations: Zemitz, Wolgast, Krummin, Sauzin, Buggenhagen, Lassan.

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