Temmen-Ringenwalde can be explored from two different perspectives: through Ringenwalde’s architectural and village history, and through the lake landscape around Temmen. The church, historic buildings and village museum offer insights into local history; the “Around Temmen” circular hiking trail leads to a natural bathing spot on Lake Großer Krinertsee. You can therefore plan your stay around either cultural history or nature.
Village History and Architecture in Ringenwalde
Ringenwalde Church was consecrated in 1280. Its nave dates from that time, while the tower was built at the end of the 19th century. The furnishings also reflect different periods: the pulpit altar dates from 1759, and the gallery and pews are also from the 18th century. The 1760 organ is designed in the Baroque idiom. The building thus combines medieval origins with later alterations and Baroque furnishings.
The historic village architecture also includes numerous well-preserved residential and stable buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Some are built of brick, while others use half-timbering. Ringenwalde Castle Park is home to a Neo-Gothic hereditary burial site for the count’s family, established in 1903/04. At the edge of the park, on a small hill, stands the “Giant’s Stone”: a massive gneiss-granite erratic boulder with a volume of about 22 cubic metres. South of Ringenwalde, a small wooded area contains a burial mound field with an information board and a reconstructed grave. These places offer different points of interest, from church and village architecture to historic graves and a striking erratic boulder.
Ringenwalde Village Museum offers a glimpse of domestic village life through household items from the 19th and 20th centuries. The rooms on display include a kitchen, living room and bedroom. If you are planning a museum visit, check visiting arrangements in advance.
Hiking and Lakes near Temmen
Temmen lies in the heart of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve and is surrounded by numerous lakes. The “Around Temmen” circular hiking trail reaches a natural bathing spot with a sandy beach on Lake Großer Krinertsee. The route also passes the legendary rest area “The Sleeping Giant.” Its artistic design brings old legends to life. This means the route offers two different discoveries side by side: a lakeside landscape with a sandy beach and a rest area themed around legends.
In Neu Temmen, the tower gallery of the NABU Church hosts small exhibitions and presentations on nature, God and humanity. The nearby information centre offers bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding area. If you are planning to visit the gallery or explore by bicycle, check visiting arrangements or the current rental offer in advance.
Temmen-Ringenwalde and the Uckermark
The Uckermark is also worth considering as a broader regional destination. The Uckermark Lakes Nature Park lies amid the lake-rich, gently rolling Uckermark and includes many clear-water lakes, kettle holes and marshes. It offers more than 150 kilometres of water trails and over 600 kilometres of signposted hiking trails. A total of 1,200 kilometres of designated hiking trails are listed for the Uckermark as a whole. These figures describe the region as a whole; by contrast, the “Around Temmen” trail is a specific local excursion. This lets you choose between a single route around Temmen and a broader interest in the Uckermark’s natural landscapes and hiking trails.
Those looking for historic sights will find several different themes in Ringenwalde: the church’s medieval origins, its Baroque furnishings, the older residential and stable buildings, as well as the museum and burial sites. If you would rather focus on nature, you can explore the circular hiking trail near Temmen and the surrounding lakes.
Discover more destinations: Lychen, Oberuckersee, Mark Landin, Schenkenberg, Milmersdorf, Uckerfelde, Mescherin, Mittenwalde.
Go to the overview of the wider region: Uckermark.
