Discover Lietzen: The Commandery and Walking Routes
Accommodation in Lietzen
Lietzen offers two distinct focal points for planning your trip: the medieval history of the commandery and a walking route through the surrounding area. Lietzen Nord Church belongs to the commandery; the walk follows the shores of two lakes and passes through the forest. If you’re looking for hotels in Lietzen, you can consider whether your stay will focus mainly on local history, walking, or both.
The Commandery of Lietzen and Its History
The Commandery of Lietzen was first mentioned in an official document in 1232; its protective walls have survived to this day. The first mention and the construction of the medieval religious order complex are separate milestones: members of the Knights Templar built the complex in the mid-13th century. In 1318, the complex and the Romanesque church passed into the possession of the Hospitallers. This places its development in context, from its first documentary mention and construction through to the later change of ownership.
Lietzen Nord Church is Romanesque and part of the Commandery of Lietzen. It is therefore not just a separate historical subject alongside the complex, but belongs to it. The church and complex are also mentioned together in connection with their transfer to the Hospitallers in 1318. Those interested in the history of the religious orders can therefore view the complex and the church as interrelated aspects of the same local history.
Walking Between Lietzen Nord and Neuentempel
Before setting out on the walk, take a short loop through the Commandery of Lietzen. The route runs between Lietzen Nord and Neuentempel. In the wider region, it first follows Küchensee and then passes along Großer See through the forest. When planning, it’s worth treating the short loop through the complex and the walking route as separate points of reference: one takes you through the historic complex, while the other follows a sequence of lakes and forest. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
More to Explore in the Wider Destination of Märkisch-Oderland
Beyond Lietzen, the wider destination of Märkisch-Oderland offers more cultural and nature-related attractions. In Buckow, the Brecht-Weigel House has been a museum since 1977. The literary museum hosts readings, concerts, talks, discussions, films, exhibitions, and special guided tours throughout the year. The individual events vary; if you’d like to include a cultural event in your stay, check the specific program.
Two routes in Märkische Schweiz can also be compared by length: the Natura Trail is 17 km long, while the certified Märkische Schweiz Nature Park Route is just under 21 km. This lets you compare the distances directly; check current trail conditions before setting out.
For a different kind of tour, the wider destination also offers the Oderbruchbahn Cycle Route. Its main route runs from FĂĽrstenwalde/Spree or, alternatively, from MĂĽncheberg to Wriezen. It passes through the quiet landscape of the Oderbruch and also offers a journey back to the early 20th century and the history of rail travel. This makes it a distinct cycling and history option alongside the commandery and walking routes.
Discover more destinations: Falkenhagen, Bliesdorf, Oberbarnim, Neuhardenberg, Diedersdorf, Hoppegarten, Gusow-Platkow, Altlandsberg.
Return to the main travel overview: Märkisch-Oderland.
