Western Brick Circuit

Stones tell history

2021_Route logo_Western brick circular route, © TMV

Route

370 km

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7

A stop on the pier in Boltenhagen, © TMV/Süß

Route

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Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli

  • Fritz-Reuter-Straße, 18225 Kühlungsborn

The Mecklenburg Resort Railway Molli offers something for any train enthusiast. Built with 900mm gauge width, the Molli is among the world's oldest narrow-gauge railways, and like no other mode of transport forges a link between traditional resort culture and modern holiday facilities.

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© TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

St. Mary's Church, Wismar

  • Open today
  • St.-Marien-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

The 80-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Church is a widely visible landmark of the Hanseatic city of Wismar. In World War II the church was severely damaged. The church was mostly demolished in 1960, so that only the tower remained. Until then, it was considered one of the most beautiful brick churches in Northern Germany.

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© Frank Burger

Museum Neukloster

  • Kirchstraße, 23992 Neukloster

The Museum Neukloster is part of the Klosterhofensemble and shows, in addition to constantly changing special exhibitions, from 2016 the permanent exhibition "Neukloster/ Mecklenburg - 1170 to the Present - A Biography".

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis

  • Am Dom, 19055 Schwerin

The proverbial highlight of the churches in Mecklenburg: Schwerin Cathedral. This imposing masterpiece of brick Gothic is the oldest building in the city of Schwerin, has the highest church tower in Mecklenburg at 117.5 meters and is the only true cathedral in the state. The cathedral is open daily. Those who climb the 220 steps of the tower are greeted by a breathtaking view over Schwerin's lake landscape.

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© Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Rerik, Herrmann

St. John church in Rerik

  • Liskowstraße, 18230 Rerik

Among the jewels of brick Gothic in the country is the parish church in the Baltic resort of Rerik, which was built between 1250 and 1270.

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© TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

Old Harbour of Wismar

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

Since 1211, the Old Harbour has largely preserved its harbour basin in its location and design. Moreover, the harbour continues to be important as a mooring for excursion steamers, for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the 'Kogge' and the 'Atalanta'.

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© TZ Wismar, Anibal Trejo

St. George Church

  • Open today
  • St.-Georgen-Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar

St. George's Church is one of the three large main churches in Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German brick Gothic. It was once the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St. George's lie in the 13th century. Its construction thus falls into the turbulent time of the late Middle Ages and the Reformation.

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the whole church, © Frank Burger

Catholic Church Heiligendamm

  • Kühlungsborner Straße, 18209 Heiligendamm

Sacred Heart Chapel is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan town.

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© Technisches Landesmuseum MV

phanTECHNIKUM - National Technical Museum

  • Open today
  • Zum Festplatz, 23966 Wismar

The exhibition building of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Technical Museum presents the fascinating world of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's technical and industrial history on an area of around 3,500 square meters and is divided according to the elements FIRE, WATER, AIR and EARTH.

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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Schwerin Palace

  • Open today
  • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Wiligrad Castle

  • Open today
  • Wiligrader Straße, 19069 Lübstorf

The former ducal residence palace with the surrounding palace park and the historic estate ensemble is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Schwerin. The art exhibition in the castle is particularly worth seeing. With its location on a steep bank directly on the lake, it is considered an insider's tip for excursions, especially in autumn and in spring during the rhododron bloom. The old nursery houses a farm store and a popular farm café.

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Maritime hustle and bustle at the Alter Strom, © René Legrand

Alter Strom Warnemünde

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Am Strom, 18119 Warnemünde

The 'Alte Strom' was the only shipping route to the Rostock harbour until 1903. Today only yachts, passenger ships and fishing boats anchor here.

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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

  • Closed today
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

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© VMO, Alexander Rudolph

Minster Bad Doberan

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Klosterstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan

The High Gothic Cistercian monastery church from the 13th century is seeking to be accepted as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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© Joachim Kloock

St. Mary's Church Rostock

  • Open today
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.

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The western part of Mecklenburg invites cyclists on a 380-kilometer journey back in time. Already in Schwerin the cathedral announces this impressive architecture of the Middle Ages. At 117.5 meters, the red giant is one of the highest churches in Germany. Northwest of the royal seat begins an enchanting stretch of land. Crystal-clear lakes, lush meadows and fields characterize this section of the route. Through dreamy villages with stately country and city parish churches, the route heads toward the sea.

The route along the beaches and cliffs of the Mecklenburg Bay and in the dreamy hilly landscape of the Klützer Winkel is charming and beautiful. The castles of Kalkhorst and Bothmer enchant with their brick splendor and garden art before the huge cathedrals of the Hanseatic City of Wismar come into view. UNESCO declared this historic gem a World Heritage Site in 2002.

The tour leads along the Wismar Bay and the Salt Lagoon to the Baltic resort of Kühlungsborn. The Bastorf lighthouse peeks out from between bright rapeseed fields. The sea is very close and invites you to swim. The narrow-gauge railroad "Molli" accompanies the cyclists part of the way. The "White City by the Sea" - Heiligendamm - shines in princely splendor along the way. In the shade of ancient beeches, cyclists reach Warnemünde on steep banks. Up the Warnow River, three monumental brick churches tower over the Hanseatic city of Rostock.

Inland, the route leads through landscapes shaped by the Ice Age with small villages, past Doberan Cathedral, the crowning glory of North German brick Gothic. On the home stretch, magnificent deciduous forests reach as far as the western shore of Lake Schwerin.

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Rail connections: Schwerin, Wismar, Rostock, among others

More information

More info / links:

  • Tour tips: Schwerin Castle and Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage City of Wismar with its brick Gothic architecture, Mecklenburg Baltic resorts, the port and Hanseatic City of Rostock, Doberan Cathedral.

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