A hike in the Nebel Landscape Protection Area begins in Hoppenrade. It leads through a landscape of meadows, woodland and wetlands; in Lüdershagen, a medieval fieldstone church and Hoppenrade Manor House add to the area’s architectural history. Nature watching and historic architecture thus offer different points of interest alongside one another.
Meadows, woodland and the Nebel
From the starting point in Hoppenrade, the route first crosses meadows to a narrow bridge over the Nebel. It then leads through the woodland, past a reed-filled wetland and a small lake. A causeway lined with a blackthorn hedge is also part of this sequence. Rather than a single viewpoint, the landscape reveals itself through a succession of different stretches along the route.
Along the route by the Nebel, white-tailed eagles and cranes, as well as red deer, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, can be spotted, among other species. These animals make the route interesting for nature enthusiasts too; sightings are possible, but are not a fixed stop on the hike. Near Koppelow, the Nebel enters the Hoppenrade Basin, which is filled with fine sand. This landscape feature adds a geological point of interest to the impression of the river.
The church and architectural history in LĂĽdershagen
The fieldstone church in LĂĽdershagen was built in the late 12th or early 13th century. Its fittings and construction history reflect different periods. The vault paintings in the choir depict Christ as Judge of the World, the Madonna and saints. They date from the 13th century and were altered in the 19th century. A gravestone from 1580 bears a relief of the deceased and is dedicated to Hans von Kollen.
Changes to the building are also part of its history: the west tower collapsed in 1776 and was subsequently incorporated into the nave. The organ was built in 1889. Friedrich Friese of Schwerin built it as a gallery organ on a newly constructed gallery. Together, the construction date, paintings, gravestone, tower history and organ provide various clues for understanding the church’s long development.
The manor house and former estate
The unified ensemble of Hoppenrade Manor House, with its park and stables, was built from 1850 to 1853 in the so-called castle style. The present manor house was built during the same period in the Neo-Gothic style, based on plans by Schwerin architect Theodor KrĂĽger. Buildings from the former estate that have survived include the sheep barn, cowshed, granary and coach house. These buildings give an impression of the variety of the estate, without confusing their former function with their present condition.
The historic estate also included a power station. A canal along the railway embankment and a turbine house with a generator were built for it. This technical history adds another aspect to the architecture: alongside the manor house and farm buildings, the estate’s power supply also played a role.
Avenues and burial mounds
Other destinations for nature and history enthusiasts include the burial mounds in Lüdershagen and Koppelow. A lime avenue runs between Lüdershagen and Klein Grabow; a chestnut avenue between Kölln and Lüdershagen.
Hoppenrade therefore offers different points of interest to help you choose a focus for your stay: the route by the Nebel draws attention to the river landscape and possible wildlife sightings, while the church and manor house bring architectural and regional history to the fore. If you would like to combine both, you can weigh up these themes as you plan your own trip.
Discover more destinations: Krakow Am See, Lalendorf, KuchelmiĂź, Dobbin-Linstow, Langhagen.
Return to the regional travel overview: Amt Krakow Am See.
