Mittenwalde: Village history and nature at Fauler See

Mittenwalde is a municipality in the Uckermark district of Brandenburg and a typical linear village whose development traces back to an estate complex. To help you find your bearings, village history, the landscape around Fauler See and trails in the Tanger Forest come together here.

Village history and estate complex

Mittenwalde developed from an estate complex. This historic ensemble included a manor house with a park and several farm buildings; laborers’ cottages have been preserved along the village street. The village’s history therefore extends beyond a single building: the manor house, park and farm buildings all form part of the estate’s history, while the preserved houses along the street are also connected to the village’s settlement pattern. Anyone interested in rural local history can explore the estate’s past and the village’s structure together here.

Fauler See and hiking trails

Fauler See is a local recreation area. It was formed by glacial processes that also created the moraine landscapes of the North German Plain. Its water and shoreline provide habitat for rare animal and plant species. The lake thus brings together a natural environment and landscape history; when planning your trip, it is a distinct point of interest alongside the historic village center.

A circular hiking route runs along Fauler See. A signposted hiking trail leads through the Tanger Forest to Teufelsstein. The two route descriptions have different points of reference: one centers on the lake as the focus of the circular route, while the other highlights Teufelsstein as the destination in the forest. Fishing is listed as a recreational activity at Fauler See. If you plan to fish, please check the local regulations in advance.

Blankensee: farm offerings and goat cheese

In the Blankensee district, the ma petite chèvre goat farm is described as offering goat cheese in several varieties: plain, with pepper, with plant ash, and seasonally wrapped in vine leaves. The product range may change; if you are planning a specific visit, check which varieties are currently available.

The Gut Blankensee oil mill is described as a traditional farm setting where guests can relax beneath apple trees. Family accommodation with up to 12 beds in six rooms is listed. The offerings described also include an event room, meals from the farm’s own kitchen or from a caterer, and a bar. If you are considering staying there, confirm current availability before booking. For the event room and catering, it is advisable to clarify the specific offerings directly.

The Uckermark as a broader natural setting

The wider travel destination of the Uckermark offers a broader perspective on other nature and hiking options. Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park lies in the water-rich, gently rolling Uckermark and includes many clear-water lakes, kettle holes and wetlands. The nature park has more than 600 kilometers of signposted hiking trails and over 150 kilometers of water trails. These figures describe the wider region; Fauler See and the Tanger Forest remain the specific nature and hiking destinations in Mittenwalde.

Discover more destinations: Mescherin, Wolfshagen, Mark Landin, Prenzlau, Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow, Carmzow-Wallmow, Nordwestuckermark, Oder-Welse

Go to the main travel overview: Uckermark.