Spornitz lies on the edge of the “Die Lewitz” nature conservation area and directly on the B 191 between Neustadt-Glewe and Parchim. The village can therefore be understood both in relation to the protected landscape and through its location on the road between the two towns.

Church and Seven Stones

The church in Spornitz is the oldest building still standing in the village. It underwent extensive renovation from 2020 to 2022 and welcomes visitors for services and visits. If you would like to visit the church, check the visiting arrangements in advance.

In the Spornitz fields, near the Parchim Landwehr, seven large, elongated stones lie close together beside the highway; some have blood-red spots. The famous Seven Stones in Spornitz were most likely the enclosure of a prehistoric monument.

Cycling the Lewitz Cycling Loop

The Lewitz Cycling Loop passes through Spornitz, which is listed as a stop on the route. The loop is about 95 km long in total. This distance refers to the entire loop; Spornitz is one of the places along the route. The trail runs mostly through flat, level terrain, and the paths are generally easy to cycle. This gives you an idea both of the tour’s overall distance and of its general character.

The season is listed as May to October. The golden autumn in the first half of November is also mentioned as a tip. These are different time references: a season and an additional autumn recommendation. If you are planning your ride around these dates, check the route details before setting off.

More topics in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim travel destination

The wider Ludwigslust-Parchim travel destination also offers nature and cultural topics that extend beyond Spornitz. The Lewitz is one of the protected areas in the district, where you can discover its rich flora and fauna. Alongside Spornitz’s location on the edge of the nature conservation area, this offers a broader look at the region’s protected landscape.

Ludwigslust Palace was the former residence of the dukes of Mecklenburg. Together with its park and the town, it forms an ensemble described as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The late Baroque town layout is almost entirely preserved and includes a former court church and an English-style landscape park. The palace showcases art and courtly domestic culture from the 18th and early 19th centuries. The topic thus spans the former role as a residence, the design of the town layout and the cultural exhibits in the palace.

The Dömitz Citadel represents a different architectural era: this Renaissance fortress was built on the Italian model in the shape of a pentagon, with bastions, casemates and a drawbridge. The museum in the fortress covers the history of the fortress and town, the history of the Elbe, the harbour and the bridges, as well as Fritz Reuter; special and art exhibitions are also held. If an exhibition is important for your plans, check the latest information in advance.

At Zarrentin Monastery, guided tours are offered on the history of the former Cistercian nunnery, the lives of the nuns and the building’s architecture. A permanent exhibition about the monastery is located on the ground floor. Before visiting, check the latest information about guided tours and access.

Discover more destinations: Karrenzin, Domsühl, Lewitzrand, Groß Godems, Obere Warnow, Severin, Zölkow, Ziegendorf.

Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Parchimer Umland.