Two routes include Wendorf in different ways: the “in Stralsund’s South” cycling and hiking tour follows quiet roads from Zarendorf to Wendorf and on to Voigterhagen. The “Forests and Lakes” cycling tour passes through Negast to Wendorf, where its final stage begins. The municipality of Wendorf also encompasses protected landscapes and the listed Groß Lüdershagen manor house. When planning your trip, it is worth considering the routes and the municipality’s nature and cultural heritage as distinct points of interest.
Two Routes with Different Character
The “in Stralsund’s South” cycling and hiking tour is an easy, 30.3-kilometre circular route. It follows quiet roads from Zarendorf to Wendorf and on to Voigterhagen. Its distance, circular format and stated difficulty provide a clear framework for the tour. If you choose a route based on its length and stated difficulty, you can take these features into account in your plans.
The “Forests and Lakes” cycling tour follows a different course: it passes through Negast to Wendorf, where its final stage begins. The route also passes the Groß Lüdershagen manor house. The manor house is located in Groß Lüdershagen, within the municipality of Wendorf, and is listed as part of a former manor estate.
The circular format of one tour and the course of the other are useful distinctions when choosing between them. “In Stralsund’s South” is described as an easy circular route of 30.3 kilometres; for “Forests and Lakes,” the route through Negast, the manor house and the start of the final stage in Wendorf mark its course. This lets you choose based on the character of each tour without treating the two routes as the same.
Heathland and Wetlands in the Municipality
The landscape features can also be considered at the municipal level. The “Försterhofer Heide” nature reserve lies entirely within the municipality of Wendorf. It is characterised by extensive areas of dry grassland and dwarf-shrub heath, as well as peat-filled hollows. The “Krummenhagener See” nature reserve lies partly within the municipality. This valuable wetland habitat has extensive reed beds and peat-covered areas.
The two areas represent different landscapes: dry grassland, dwarf-shrub heath and peat-filled hollows characterise the Försterhofer Heide, while reed beds and marshy areas define the wetland habitat at Krummenhagener See. Along with the manor house in Groß Lüdershagen, they represent different natural and cultural points of interest within the municipality. When choosing an outing, you can decide whether you would rather focus on the routes or on these landscape and heritage features.
Vorpommern-RĂĽgen as a Wider Region
The broader travel destination of Vorpommern-Rügen extends beyond the municipality. The district includes the island of Rügen and the offshore islands of Hiddensee and Ummanz, as well as the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. The old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar.” The district is estimated to have around 60 museums.
One art destination in the district is the gallery at the monastery in Ribnitz-Damgarten. It presents changing exhibitions featuring works from the district’s art collection, as well as a permanent exhibition of prints by Lyonel Feininger. The collection comprises around 500 works of painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics, silk painting and textile design; it spans from the late 19th century to the present day. Check the current visitor arrangements before your visit.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
When looking for accommodation, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: the easy circular route, the “Forests and Lakes” route, or the municipality’s natural and cultural attractions. If you would like to include other destinations in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, consider them as part of the wider region.
Discover more destinations: LĂĽssow, GroĂź Kordshagen, Jakobsdorf, Niepars, Kummerow, Steinhagen, Pantelitz, Neu Bartelshagen.
See the wider travel overview: Niepars Administrative District.
