Mescherin on the Polish Border

Mescherin lies directly on the Polish border. The West Oder separates the Uckermark from Gryfino; a bridge connects the town with Gryfino on the Polish side of the Oder. Highlights of a stay include views across the Staffelde Polder, cycling and hiking routes, and archaeological evidence from various periods. This lets you get to know the town through its landscape, outdoor activities or local history.

Landscape and Views

The Staffelde Zone I protected area covers about 27 hectares within the municipality of Mescherin. In part of the Staffelde Polder, nature was able to develop undisturbed for 20 years. The observation tower at the edge of town resembles a crane in shape and offers views across the Staffelde Polder.

Cycling and Hiking Routes

The Oder–Neisse Cycle Route runs through the entire town. The Märkischer Landweg is 217 kilometres long, crosses the Uckermark in ten stages and passes through three National Natural Landscapes; Mescherin is its starting or finishing point. The total distance refers to the long-distance trail as a whole, not to a route within the town. It reaches Mescherin via a sunken lane along the steep west bank of the Oder, next to the riverside fortification. Stettiner Berg lies above the village; a strenuous climb leads to the top. This matters when planning: the cycle route passes through Mescherin, the Landweg includes the town as a starting or finishing point, and reaching Stettiner Berg involves a strenuous climb.

The Uckermark has 1,200 kilometres of designated hiking trails. The Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park offers more than 150 kilometres of water trails and over 600 kilometres of signposted hiking trails.

Local History

The Brandenburg archaeological register, in its edition dated 1 January 2025, lists contexts from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman Imperial period and Slavic Middle Ages for Mescherin. It also records an archaeological site with remains of the medieval and modern village centre, church remains, a Slavic medieval settlement, a modern cemetery and prehistoric settlement traces. The edition of the Brandenburg State Monument List dated 1 January 2025 lists the church at Obere Dorfstraße 39 as a protected architectural monument.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

The observation tower can be reached on foot from the L113; by car, take the A11 and the Penkun exit. There is a bus stop at the hiking car park, with connections towards Tantow railway station and via Gartz to Schwedt/Oder. Road information, journey times and transport connections may change. Check the current route or timetable before travelling.

Accommodation in Mescherin

Accommodation and dining options are available in Mescherin. Specific providers and availability may change. If you are looking for a hotel, check the options for your travel dates and consider whether cycling routes, the climb, the views or local history will be the focus of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Wolfshagen, Brüssow, Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow, Milmersdorf, Schwedt/Oder, Gartz, Oberuckersee, Carmzow-Wallmow

Go to the overarching travel guide: Uckermark.