Thelkow: Nature Trails and Building History

The attractions in Thelkow range from the nature trail and Kuhlensee as a swimming lake to the village church. A hike to Lieper Burg and the megalithic tombs near Liepen offer a chance to explore the surrounding area.

Nature Trail, Hike and Swimming Lake

A nature trail in Thelkow leads past Lieper Burg to Teufelssee and offers opportunities for hiking and relaxation. The “To Lieper Burg” hike takes you through the surrounding area of Thelkow, from Liepen along woodland and meadow paths to Lieper Burg and Teufelssee and back. It is 7.6 kilometres long and takes about two hours and 45 minutes on foot. The route is rated easy to moderate; the terrain is flat to gently hilly. From the B110, approach from the direction of Tessin and Vilz via Thelkow, continuing to Liepen. The distance, approximate walking time and terrain rating give you a concrete basis for planning this hike.

Kuhlensee, the swimming lake of the municipality of Thelkow, lies at the northern edge of the village. So, alongside the walking routes, swimming is another distinct highlight in the area.

Village Church and Archaeological History

The village church of Thelkow is a fieldstone building in which brick was also used in places. It was built around 1260 to 1280, during the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style. Its notable features include the richly articulated south portal, star rosettes and a keystone bearing the Lamb of God. The approximate construction period places the church in its stylistic context, while the features mentioned offer a closer look at its design.

Lieper Burg is an early Slavic hillfort dating from the 8th century in the municipality of Thelkow and is part of the Lieper Burg Landscape Protection Area. The megalithic tombs on the Recknitz near Liepen date back much further: they were built between 3500 and 2800 BCE and are among the best-preserved structures of the Late Neolithic. Information boards at the megalithic tombs explain how the structures were built and describe the way of life of the first farmers and livestock breeders to settle there. In chronological terms, the timeline thus stretches from the Late Neolithic, through the early Slavic hillfort, to the 13th-century village church.

More Attractions in the Wider Rostock Travel Region

The wider Rostock travel region offers more nature and culture attractions to choose from. At Wildpark-MV, you can explore the park on your own or join guided hikes, including wolf, owl and evening hikes. With its deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, picturesque hills and extensive forests, Sternberger Seenland Nature Park is particularly suited to hiking and cycling. At the Wolhynier Umsiedlermuseum in Linstow, tours for groups and individuals use ethnographic objects, photographs and documents to tell the history of the Volhynian Germans from the mid-19th century until their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War.

Discover more destinations: Cammin, Selpin, Gnewitz, Zarnewanz, Nustrow, Grammow, Stubbendorf

View the wider travel guide: Amt Tessin.