Blumenholz

Blumenholz is shaped by lakes, meadows, fields and forests. The area lies within the terminal moraine of the Pomeranian stage of the Weichselian glaciation and is surrounded by the Tollensesee basin and the chain of lakes comprising Müritzsee, Mittelsee, Langer See and Krebssee. The Hellberge hills are among its distinctive landscape features; churches and historic buildings add their own character. When planning your trip, you can choose a focus: hiking, natural features, or architectural and church history. If you are looking for a hotel in Blumenholz, you can plan your stay around these interests.

Hiking and nature in the Hellberge hills

The Hellberge hills are a popular destination for day trips and hikes. The ridge, about 1.5 kilometres long, runs from north to south, south of the Lieps. Its highest point is 91.7 metres above sea level; the Hellberge offer wide-ranging views in every direction. The area lies within a landscape conservation area. The ridge’s shape, the views and the protected landscape are all defining features.

The dry habitats also shape the character of the Hellberge. Sheep’s-fescue dry grasslands occur there, while sheep graze on the dry slopes. The Hellberge are also home to the only known occurrence of five-stamened sparkl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. For nature enthusiasts, the area offers not only wide-ranging views but also dry grasslands, grazing and a distinctive plant species.

The Hellberge are a specific hiking destination; the area around Blumenholz is also ideal for hiking. Cycling is another activity available nearby. This means you can include a named ridge in your trip plans while also exploring the surrounding area on foot or by bike.

Churches and architectural history

Blumenholz Church was built in half-timbered style in the first half of the 18th century and has no tower. A pulpit altar and choir stalls from the Rococo period have been preserved inside. The half-timbered construction, absence of a tower and two furnishings give the building its distinctive architectural character. The Hilhaus adds to the area’s architectural history as a half-timbered summer hunting lodge built in 1938.

The remains of the foundations of an old castle stand on Schloßberg, near Mittelsee. Also on Schloßberg is an erratic boulder measuring 4.5 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height; it originally lay in Zechower Forest. The two features are clearly distinct: the remains of a building stand alongside a large, solitary erratic boulder. For travellers interested in history and nature, Schloßberg thus offers two clearly different points of interest.

The municipality also includes Weisdin. Its church was built from 1747 to 1749 on an octagonal floor plan by the ruling von Peckatel family. Its little tower reflects the fashionable taste for chinoiserie at the time; inside, a brightly painted baptismal angel hangs from the ceiling. In contrast to Blumenholz Church, with its half-timbered construction and pulpit altar, Weisdin stands out for its octagonal floor plan, little tower and baptismal angel. The two churches thus offer different architectural features within the municipality.

Discover more destinations: Klein Vielen, Godendorf, Hohenzieritz, Carpin, Kratzeburg, Blankensee, Userin, Grünow.

For the overview of the wider area: Amt Neustrelitz-Land.