Two girls, two SUPs and a weekend

Silent darkness lies over the Granzower Möschen. But the light twilight creeping over the treetops on the opposite bank already gives a hint: Today is going to be a wonderful summer's day of fun in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Luisa closes the zipper to the tent opening again and snuggles deep into her sleeping bag. Susi next to her is still sound asleep. But shortly after sunrise, the two friends set off north from the campsite at the Granzow canoe station, having paddled from Mirow yesterday. But not by canoe.

Susi effortlessly pulls the stand-up paddle board (SUP) across the mirror-smooth, shallow water and finally swings herself, still a little wobbly, onto the large inflatable board. Luisa behind her does the same. With these faithful companions, the two of them want to paddle across the idyllic lakes to the Müritz this weekend. And finally make some wonderful memories together again - away from the stress of everyday life.

Water hiking is a great way to relax, and there are plenty of places to camp along the way.

Mist slowly rises, a great egret peers curiously from behind the reeds. Susi carefully sticks the paddle into the water, large carpets of water lilies line the shore. The fluffy clouds, magically touched by the first rays of sunshine, glow in pastel colors and are reminiscent of fresh cotton candy. The board glides leisurely over the water. This picturesque morning is accompanied by a backdrop of sounds that immediately makes you forget everyday city life: Somewhere in the forest, a woodpecker is drumming, you can hear chicks croaking, and suddenly two cranes trumpet before flying past quite flatly towards the sunrise.

Behind Lake Caarpsee, you reach the Bolter Canal. The Boeker Mühle once stood here, and the lock still interrupts the watercourse today. Luisa docks at the jetty where the Müritz fishermen run their fishing yard. „Luckily the boards are only filled with air“, she laughs, jumps lightly onto the wooden planks and lifts the SUP almost effortlessly out of the water. The fish is freshly smoked on site and it smells wonderful! On the terrace overlooking the fishing pond, you even have the chance to spot sea eagles. Time for a break.

The evening sun glistens through the thick canopy of leaves. Waves indicate that the Müritz can't be far away. And just like that, the Bolter Canal opens up into the largest inland lake in Germany. Luisa's board rocks slightly, the two of them are not used to so much wave action after their days on the smaller lakes and canals. „Don't worry“, Susi calls out to her friend. „The water here is quite shallow.“ She slides into the water herself for a little cooling off.

The sun is already low when the two of them pull their boards ashore on the small sandy beach in front of the Bolter Ufer campsite. Exhausted, they sit down on a large stone in the sand. „Are you that ultra relaxed too?" asks Susi. „Deeply relaxed“, confirms Luisa and puts her arm around her friend. In front of them, the sun sinks dramatically behind the Müritz. You can barely make out the other shore, it almost seems as if they are by the sea. Summer fun in the Mecklenburg Lake District is a place of longing to recharge your batteries.