Atterwasch offers nature and culture to consider when planning a trip: swimming and water-based activities are the focus at Lake Deulowitzer See, while the village church adds its own architectural and historical note. The peat cutting site and wet meadows round out the natural landscape. The wider destination of Schenkendöbern offers further hiking and cycling destinations.
Nature and Water in Atterwasch
The Atterwasch peat cutting site is considered a breeding site for the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra; RLD 3) and the common crane (Grus grus). The Feuchtwiesen Atterwasch area is nearby: a lowland area of the Schwarzes FlieĂź, north of Atterwasch, used predominantly as grassland. The peat cutting site and wet meadows represent different aspects of the landscape that you can take into account when choosing your outings.
Lake Deulowitzer See is a designated EU bathing water site with excellent bathing water quality. Local bathing conditions can change seasonally, so check the latest notices before swimming. The lake’s use for water-based tourism is a separate matter and is permitted year-round. The lake lies amid pine and broadleaf forests.
You can rent rowing boats and pedal boats from the boat rental at Camp Deulo. Booking in advance is recommended during the season. Suitable accessories are available from the rental service; a valid fishing licence is required for fishing. This makes it possible to plan swimming, water-based activities and boat rentals as separate interests for your stay, without conflating their respective conditions.
Village Church and Architectural History
The Atterwasch village church is a fieldstone building dating from around 1300. Inside, visitors can see the Gothic tabernacle, the Renaissance pulpit and the Baroque altar. The different styles give a visit to the church its own focus: alongside the building itself, you can also take in furnishings from different periods.
If the village church is locked, a key is available at the neighbouring rectory. Church music events take place from April to December. Another listed historic building in Atterwasch is the Mühlengehöft at Atterwascher Straße 48. This information can help you plan the cultural part of your stay; the key arrangement and the seasonal period for church music are the practical points to bear in mind when visiting the church.
Schenkendöbern as a Wider Destination
The FFH site “Reicherskreuzer Heide and Große Göhlenze” (EU No. 3952-301, state No. 63) is located within the wider destination of Schenkendöbern. It covers 3063.85 hectares, is considered Brandenburg’s largest managed heathland and is home to 18 species listed as threatened with extinction on the Brandenburg Red List. Most of the site lies in the district of Spree-Neiße, in the municipality of Schenkendöbern. Smaller sections belong to Jamlitz in the district of Dahme-Spreewald and Neuzelle in the district of Oder-Spree.
In the wider destination of Schenkendöbern, the trail through Reicherskreuzer Heide follows a circular route between Pinnow and Reicherskreuz; it begins and ends at the observation tower. There is another described circular hiking trail at Lake Göhlensee: it is about 6 km long and takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. The lake is home to reed warblers, including the great reed warbler, as well as many species of duck. Sightings vary seasonally, so a particular sighting cannot be planned in advance with certainty.
Visitors travelling from Groß Drewitz to Lake Göhlensee by bicycle or car will find a car park before the first bungalows. As parking regulations may change, check the situation on site. The “Gubener Seenrundfahrt” cycle route runs alongside the municipality of Schenkendöbern’s large lakes; route conditions may change here too, so it is sensible to check for current updates before setting out. Lake Pinnower See is on the edge of the Schlaubetal, surrounded by pine, oak and mixed forests, and lies within a landscape conservation area. It is located in Schenkendöbern OT Pinnow.
See the wider travel overview: Schenkendöbern.
