Discover Leussow

Leussow brings together distinctive links to architectural history, nature and regional cycling routes. The Neo-Gothic church shapes the town’s cultural and historical character; named bog iron routes also pass through Leussow. It is also worth looking at Göhlen as a wider travel destination: its themes and tours provide a separate regional context.

Church and local history

The present-day church in Leussow was consecrated on 18 October 1874 and is Neo-Gothic. The date and architectural style offer two different ways of understanding local history: one places the building in time, while the other classifies it architecturally. The church, church garden and rectory are a recurring attraction for visitors. Together, they form a cultural and historical focal point that extends beyond the church building alone.

The municipality’s natural features

The “Lübtheener Heide und Trebser Moor” Special Area of Conservation (DE 2733-301) also falls within the municipality of Leussow. In addition, the municipality is included within the boundaries of the Flusslandschaft Elbe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Biosphere Reserve. These are two different natural-area connections: a named Special Area of Conservation that administratively belongs to the municipality, and Leussow’s inclusion within the boundaries of the biosphere reserve.

Cycling routes through Leussow

Two cycling routes through Leussow are mentioned. The Große Raseneisenstein-Abstecher passes through the village. The Raseneisenstein-Dörfertour also runs through Leussow as one of its stages. This tour is about 46 kilometres long and is signposted throughout as the “Blue TOUR.” Its length and markings help with route planning; the Große Raseneisenstein-Abstecher is another route specifically noted as passing through Leussow.

Göhlen as an additional regional context

As part of the wider travel destination of Göhlen, the Dörchforthsbeck in Leussow was restored to a natural state with EU funding. Animal and plant species that had disappeared from the area were reintroduced. The former bathing establishment was also included in the restoration work; a place for recreation and relaxation was created there, which is used by people beyond the municipality’s residents.

Göhlen is also marked by traces of iron smelting. Remains of over 500 bloomery furnaces, iron slag and a blacksmith’s workplace provide evidence of one of the largest iron-smelting sites in northern Germany. A reconstructed Migration Period bloomery furnace stands in a glass case on the outskirts of the village. This reconstruction shows how iron was extracted from bog iron ore about 1,600 years ago.

The tours in Göhlen also offer a distinct regional perspective. The Raseneisenstein-Dörfertour is described there as a day trip for experienced cyclists. For a shorter circular route, the 24-kilometre Kleine Klump-Tour is listed as a half-day tour; it is considered suitable for families with children and less experienced cyclists. It starts in Glaisin and Göhlen, and passes the Germanic smelting site and the bloomery furnace model in Göhlen. Overall, the Raseneisenstein cycle route mostly runs through flat terrain, has few climbs and generally uses easily navigable paths. Weather and maintenance can affect path conditions; check them before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Lübesse, Lüblow, Groß Laasch, Wöbbelin, Alt Krenzlin, Warlow, Göhlen, Sülstorf.

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