Randowtal features an agricultural landscape along the Randow, with lakes and wetlands, as well as a diverse range of village architecture. Visitors planning a stay can therefore explore waterways and historic buildings as two distinct highlights.
Waterways and landscape
The landscape includes the agricultural area along the Randow, together with interconnected lakes and wetlands. West of Eickstedt lies Dunkersee, where the Mühlenbach rises. From there, the stream flows through three small lakes before joining the Randow. This offers a way to explore the waterscape along a specific route: from the lake, through several smaller bodies of water, to the river.
Near Schwaneberg are the small Kesselsee and the DAV waters Mühlensee and “Der Haussee”. There is also a bathing area; bathing facilities may be seasonal. If you are planning a stay by the water, take this possible seasonality into account.
Village churches and historic buildings
Schmölln village church features several clearly distinguishable architectural and decorative details. The building dates from the 13th century; the half-timbered tower section was added in the mid-18th century. The interior beam ceiling is decorated with plant motifs dating from the 17th century. The organ was built in 1897 by Barnim Grüneberg of Stettin. A dry-stone wall made of fieldstones encloses the churchyard. Together, these features offer insight into different phases of the building’s history.
Schmölln is also home to the remains of a castle on Räuberberg. In Eickstedt, the village church is a fieldstone church whose construction probably dates from the mid-13th century. The manor house stands directly in front of it and displays family coats of arms and dates. The view of the church and manor house thus offers a different architectural context from the details of Schmölln village church.
Ziemkendorf village church is a rectangular fieldstone hall church dating from the 13th century. Its stepped portals with granite surrounds are on the north, south and west sides. A fieldstone wall borders the north side of the cemetery around the church. The church in Schwaneberg is another local building that forms part of this cultural highlight.
The 1 January 2026 edition of the Brandenburg Heritage Register for the Uckermark lists the arched bridge over the Mühlenbach between Schmölln and Eickstedt, as well as the churches in Schwaneberg and Ziemkendorf. This dated register reference complements the specific architectural features with a time-specific selection of listed buildings.
Cycling route and getting there
The tourist Gutsherren cycling tour runs through the districts of Eickstedt and Ziemkendorf. Cycling is another way to explore Randowtal. Route conditions may change; check them before your ride.
By car, the district of Schmölln can be reached directly via the A11 Berlin–Stettin at the Schmölln exit. This provides specific directions to Schmölln; it describes the road connection to this district.
Discover more destinations: Schönfeld, Uckerfelde, Neuhof, Flieth-Stegelitz, Boitzenburger Land, Gramzow, Templin, Schwedt/Oder.
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