Groß Strömkendorf brings together archaeological history, a varied shoreline landscape and specific connections to cycling. These are independent reasons to take an interest in the village: Reric provides the historical context, the shores and waters offer a connection with nature, and the Baltic Coast Cycle Route gives you another point to consider when planning. Depending on your interests, different aspects of the village come to the fore.
The historical trail of Reric
The archaeological site at Groß Strömkendorf is identified with the trading post of Reric, first mentioned in Carolingian sources in 808. The year 808 marks its first mention in the sources, not necessarily its founding date. For those interested in cultural history, the particular point of connection lies in this identification: an archaeological site and a trading post mentioned in early written records are linked together.
Shoreline landscape and the Breitling
The shores of Groß Strömkendorf and the Breitling include salt grasslands and brackish-water reed beds on alluvial islands and along the banks. Tidal creeks and small bodies of water run through these areas; extremely wet, flood-prone areas alternate with higher-lying dry areas. Around Redentin, Groß Strömkendorf and the Breitling, short stretches of cliff on the mainland contrast with very shallow flood-prone areas. The waters of the Breitling also have their own characteristics: they are mostly less than one metre deep, with layers of silt over the bottom.
The details describe different scales: at the shore, the focus is on vegetation and varying levels of wetness; for the Breitling, water depth and the nature of the bottom are also relevant. Salt grasslands and brackish-water reed beds refer to different types of vegetation, while tidal creeks and small bodies of water describe the water features; the alternation between flooding and dry conditions adds differences in elevation and moisture to the picture. This reveals not only the general coastal setting, but also the specific structure of the shoreline area.
Activities on the water
In the waters of Wismar Bay and the Salzhaff, you can fish, sail, paddle and go boating, provided you observe the navigation and fishing rules. The bird sanctuary also has various areas for kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling (SUP), wingfoiling and jet skiing. Before undertaking a specific water activity, factor the navigation and fishing rules into your plans; the different areas within the bird sanctuary are another aspect to consider.
Cycling to Groß Strömkendorf and beyond
The signposted Baltic Coast Cycle Route passes through Redentin on its way to Groß Strömkendorf. From Groß Strömkendorf, you can take a turning to the nature reserve island of Poel. These are two distinct planning considerations: Redentin is part of the route described into the village, while Poel is a possible destination if you take a detour. If you are planning a route to Groß Strömkendorf, follow the signposted route; if Poel is your destination, taking the turning is a separate decision. Check the route again before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Gressow, Teschow, Amt Neukloster-Warin, Amt Neuburg, Hohen Schönberg, Amt Grevesmühlen-Land, Hundorf, Amt Schönberger Land
For the main travel overview: Nordwestmecklenburg.
