Glasin is situated in a terminal moraine landscape characterised by hills and valleys. Bogs, wetland habitats and forest add to its natural character. There is also a hiking landscape around Glasin and Babst, a 40-kilometre cycle tour and the village church in Groß Tessin. This means nature, outdoor activities and architectural history can be considered as distinct focal points for a trip.

Terminal Moraines, Lowlands and Habitats

Glasin’s landscape constantly alternates between valleys and hills. Hills rise in the south to over 90 to 100 metres; at 104 metres above sea level, Fuchsberg is Glasin’s highest elevation. To the east lie the lowlands of the Groß Tessin basin, while a sandy outwash plain stretches to the west. Thus, ridges, basin lowlands and sandy areas all form part of the landscape.

The Tüzen Moor and the Großer Torfmoor east of Poischendorf are considered valuable habitats for plants and animals. In Babst, bogs, scrub and swamp forests, small bodies of water and wet meadows are among the protected biotopes. The Züsow Forest also contains orchid species, including the lesser butterfly-orchid and the common twayblade. The named bogs, the biotopes in Babst and the orchids in the forest each offer their own points of interest for nature lovers.

On Foot and by Bike

The varied landscape around Glasin and Babst is well suited to hiking. If you would like to include a named cycling route in your plans, consider Regional Cycle Tour 5, “Between Neukloster and Züsow Forest”: it is 40 kilometres long, includes Glasin and Babst, and passes through a large forest area. For weighing up hiking versus cycling, there are therefore different options to consider: the varied landscape around both places and a cycle tour with a stated distance. Before setting out, check the signs and route conditions on site.

Another leisure option in the Glasin area is the bathing spot at Groß Tessin Lake.

Architectural History of the Village Church in Groß Tessin

The village church in Groß Tessin is an architectural highlight. The brick building has seven bays and probably dates from the first half of the 14th century. The west tower is designed as a fortified tower; a roof inscription is dated 1741. Inside, the Baroque pulpit altar from 1750 dominates. The dates refer to different things: the 14th century indicates the probable construction period, 1741 is the date on the roof inscription, and 1750 is the date of the pulpit altar.

The Broader Landscape

In the wider travel destination of Northwest Mecklenburg, the north is assigned to the “Northwest Mecklenburg Hills with Wismar Bay” landscape area, and the south to the “West Mecklenburg Lake District with Lake Schwerin.” Northwest Mecklenburg’s landscape is also characterised by terminal moraine ridges, gently undulating ground moraine plateaus, steep and flat coastal stretches, meltwater and drainage channels, and outwash plains. This regional perspective therefore encompasses additional landscape features beyond the hills, lowlands and outwash plains that define Glasin’s local character.

Discover more destinations: Warin, Jesendorf, Lübberstorf, Bibow, Passee, Zurow, Züsow

Go to the broader travel overview: Neukloster-Warin Office.