Belsch: Dune Trail, Heathland and Architectural Heritage

When looking for a hotel for a trip to Belsch, the dune trail, heathland and cycling route offer practical starting points for planning. Belsch is located in the Griese Gegend; the dune trail starts in Ramm, a district of the municipality. The landscape, outdoor activities and architectural heritage offer different reasons to consider when planning your trip.

Hiking between pine forest and inland dune

The dune trail starts in Ramm; the round trip is approximately 7.5 kilometres. From Ramm, signs point towards Loosen, and one sign reads “Teehaus 1 km”. The route passes through a pine forest to a tea house on the edge of a broad heathland and dune landscape. Check local access signs before setting out.

A seating area along the dune trail offers a view of an inland dune, described as one of the largest remaining migrating inland dunes in Germany. The route thus connects the forest section with the open landscape around the tea house. The approximate total distance and the route description provide practical guidance when choosing a hike.

Landscape and advice for visiting the heathland

The waterways also help define Belsch geographically: the Sude and Zarensbach rivers cross the northern part of the municipality. In nearby Lübtheener Heide, open inland dunes and extensive heathland shape the landscape. They provide a habitat for specialised species such as tiger beetles and woodlarks. Since 2017, Lübtheener Heide has been part of Germany’s National Natural Heritage.

Some paths there have been open to hikers and cyclists since 1 April 2021. Observe current local restrictions and signs, and stay on the permitted paths: ammunition and unexploded ordnance may be present off them. This advice about Lübtheener Heide is particularly important if you plan to hike or cycle there.

Cycling route and architectural heritage

Belsch also offers a practical point of reference for a cycling tour: on the return leg of the Jabelheide cycling tour, the route passes through the village and later meets a separate cycle path near the Gößlow junction. Check current route conditions before setting off.

As of August 2023, a hall house and a barn at Loosener Weg 22 in Belsch were recognised as cultural monuments. In the nearby village of Redefin, the state stud farm is a notable attraction. It has been closely associated with Mecklenburg horse breeding since the early 18th century. So, alongside the landscape trails, local architectural heritage and the history of horse breeding are also travel themes to explore.

More places to explore in Ludwigslust-Parchim

In the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination, around 20 cycling and hiking tours in the Griese Gegend are compiled in the “Entdeckerrouten” (Discovery Routes) material; a free route information app helps visitors find their way. The Griese Gegend is characterised by heathland, meadows, pine forests, marshes, sandy soils and migrating inland dunes. This selection of regional tours offers a broader range of options alongside the specific dune trail starting in Ramm. Before planning, check whether the tour and app information is up to date.

Discover more destinations: Toddin, Redefin, Hoort, Bandenitz, Kuhstorf, Pätow-Steegen, Groß Krams, Alt Zachun.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Amt Hagenow-Land.