Two themes give travel plans for Lonvitz a concrete focus: the named megalithic tombs and the eastern section of the “Holy Sites” themed cycle route. The German Avenue Road also passes through Lonvitz. This brings archaeological features and a cycling route together as distinct starting points for a stay.
Megalithic Tombs in and near Lonvitz
The “Fliederbusch” megalithic tomb near Lonvitz is also known as “Fleederbarg.” It is about 30 metres long and has a trapezoidal burial mound. Cup marks can be seen on the capstones and at the narrow end of the burial mound. Based on characteristic pottery finds, it is thought that later Slavic burials took place here. To help you find it: the tomb is at the road junction between Putbus and Vilmnitz, at the turn-off for Zirkow.
Another megalithic tomb in Lonvitz lies on the west side of the railway line, in a small wooded area directly beside the embankment. Its impressive capstone remains, while the second capstone is missing. Vegetation and local safety conditions may affect access; take these conditions into account when planning a visit.
The “Blocksberg” megalithic tomb is also in the area around Lonvitz, north of Posewald on the road from Lonvitz to Zirkow. These sites offer different reference points for archaeological orientation: a road junction, the railway line and its embankment, and the road to Zirkow.
Cycling and Road Routes
The eastern section of the “Holy Sites” themed cycle route runs through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden lagoon. The route is marked with signs showing a yellow sun on a dark background. It is advisable to check the route’s condition before setting off. The German Avenue Road also passes through Lonvitz, adding its own named route as another point of reference for road travel.
Putbus: Historical and Cultural Context
In the wider destination of Putbus, a planned residential town was conceived in 1810 around the palace of Prince Wilhelm Malte zu Putbus. A Neoclassical ensemble of whitewashed residential and commercial buildings stands around the Circus. Putbus Palace Park is an approximately 75-hectare English landscape garden and one of the most significant surviving park landscapes in northern Germany.
The Marstall in Putbus Palace Park was built between 1821 and 1824 and served as a stable and carriage house for the princely family. Today it is used as a venue for the Rügen Festival; the programme may vary. The Orangery in Putbus hosts changing exhibitions by the Rügen Cultural Foundation. Putbus Theatre is another cultural landmark in its own right: it is a venue for Theater Vorpommern and the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Its repertoire includes drama, musical theatre, cabaret, children’s performances, concerts and guest performances throughout the year; individual productions change.
The Rasender Roland offers another distinct point of reference in the wider destination of Putbus. This steam-powered narrow-gauge railway, with a track gauge of 750 millimetres, has been operating on Rügen since 1895 and connects Putbus with Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren. The line comprises a total of 24.2 kilometres of track; timetables vary by season. Check the timetable before planning a trip.
Discover more destinations: Lauterbach, GĂĽstelitz, Neuendorf, Pastitz, Kasnevitz, GroĂź-Stresow, Vilmnitz.
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