Discover Rhinow: Landscapes and Lilienthal's Legacy

Rhinow can be understood as a travel destination through three themes: its location on the Rhinluch and the Rhinow Hills, the history of Otto Lilienthal, and the town church.

The Landscape Around Rhinow

Rhinow lies on the southern edge of the Rhinluch and at the foot of the Rhinow Hills, which reach heights of up to 110 metres. The description of its location connects the town with two types of landscape: the edge of the lowland marsh and the foot of the hills. This geographical setting helps place Rhinow alongside the town's cultural and historical attractions.

Otto Lilienthal and His History in Rhinow

Otto Lilienthal settled in Rhinow in 1893 to set up a workshop there for his gliders. The year pinpoints the historical connection: Lilienthal's move to Rhinow and the workshop's purpose at the time go hand in hand. A monument commemorating Otto Lilienthal stands on Lilienthal Square and depicts the first controlled flight in history. Two different connections are therefore brought together: the biographical link through Lilienthal's move to the town and the depiction of the flight at the monument. If you are interested in Lilienthal's history, these details offer a distinct cultural focus for planning your trip.

The Town Church: From Stone Construction to Interior Furnishings

The core of Rhinow's town church is a Gothic fieldstone building dating from the 13th century. Inside, the wall paintings date from the 18th century. Life-size figures of Peter and Paul flank the wooden altar with pulpit, dating from 1734. This makes it possible to distinguish chronologically between the medieval core of the building and its later furnishings. The town church can be visited by arrangement; agree on a time in advance if you would like to see the interior.

More Nature and Cycling Routes in the Havelland

In the Havelland, Lake Gülper offers a distinct destination for birdwatching. A nature trail about 1.5 kilometres long runs along its southern shore, introducing visitors to the subject with illustrated information boards. During spring and autumn migration, up to 100,000 geese and hundreds of cranes gather at Lake Gülper; numerous waders, ducks and great egrets also visit. The nature trail and seasonal birdwatching describe different aspects: a specific route with information boards and a recurring natural event over the course of the year.

For cycling tours in the Havelland, the numbered junction signposting system can be used to plan individual routes. The Havelland Cycle Route runs through the Havelländisches Luch via Nauen, Ribbeck and Rathenow to the Westhavelland Nature and Star Park. It is mostly paved, flat and pleasant to ride. The distinction is useful for navigation: the numbered junction system helps you put together individual routes, while the course and surface of the Havelland Cycle Route are described specifically. These cycling and birdwatching highlights are regional themes of the Havelland, while Lilienthal's history and the town church are the cultural themes described in Rhinow.

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See the general travel overview: Havelland.