Lonvitz: Megalithic Tombs and Cycle Route

When planning a stay in Lonvitz, you can weigh up two main interests: cycling and archaeological sites. The eastern section of the “Sacred Sites Theme Route” cycle route runs through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden; the megalithic tombs can be distinguished by their names, shapes and locations. If you are looking for a hotel in Lonvitz, these themes can help structure your travel plans.

Cycling the Theme Route

The eastern section of the “Sacred Sites Theme Route” cycle route runs through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden. Signs featuring a yellow sun on a dark background mark the cycle route. This gives you clear points of reference for both the route described and its marker. Check the route conditions before setting off.

Megalithic Tombs near Lonvitz

The megalithic tomb “Fliederbusch,” also known as “Fleederbarg,” is about 30 metres long and has a trapezoidal burial mound. Cup marks can be seen on the capstones and at the narrow end of the mound. Characteristic pottery finds suggest that later Slavic burials took place there. The tomb is at the road junction between Putbus and Vilmnitz, where the road branches off to Zirkow.

Another megalithic tomb in Lonvitz lies in a wooded area on the west side of the railway line, right beside the embankment. Its impressive capstone remains, while the second capstone is missing. Vegetation and local safety conditions may affect access; check conditions before your visit.

Near Lonvitz, north of Posewald on the road from Lonvitz to Zirkow, lies the “Blocksberg” megalithic tomb. The names and location details thus provide different points of reference for the archaeological sites around Lonvitz.

Putbus as a Broader Travel Destination

The broader travel destination of Putbus offers its own historical and scenic highlights. Putbus was planned in 1810 by Prince Wilhelm Malte zu Putbus as a purpose-built residential town centred around the palace. Around the Circus is a Neoclassical ensemble of whitewashed residential and commercial buildings. Putbus Palace Park is an approximately 75-hectare English landscape garden and is one of the most significant surviving park landscapes in northern Germany.

The easy Bodden loop is also in Putbus: it starts there, runs through Lauterbach and the Goor Forest, and returns through the palace park. The loop is about 12 kilometres long, flat and family-friendly, and offers views of the Rügischer Bodden. Check trail conditions before cycling. In contrast, the eastern section of the Lonvitz theme route focuses on its direction and signage; the Putbus loop is also described by its approximate length, terrain and views. The Rasender Roland is a steam-powered narrow-gauge railway with a 750 mm track gauge that connects Putbus with Binz, Sellin, Baabe and Göhren; timetables vary by season.

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