Wackerow: Moorland, Long-Distance Routes and Jarmshagen Chapel
Accommodation in Wackerow
Three themes shape the choices in Wackerow: the GroĂźes Kieshofer Moor nature reserve, routes for hiking and cycling, and historic buildings. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide which focus you prefer: natural surroundings, route or local history. This distinction can help you choose Wackerow as a travel destination and tailor your stay to your own interests.
Natural surroundings and protected areas
The Großes Kieshofer Moor nature reserve lies in the north of Wackerow and has been protected since 1938. Kieshofer Moor is an important habitat for 21 species of dragonfly. Wackerow has scenic banks along the Rienegraben and the Beek, as well as the Ryck, plus meadows and reed beds at Steffenshäger Eichwald. From the B 105, it is possible to reach the edge of Kieshofer Moor. If you plan to use this access, check before your visit whether it is currently available.
Long-distance routes and cycling tours
Several long-distance routes pass through Wackerow, each following a different course. The European long-distance hiking trail E9 runs through Steffenshäger Heide and past Kleines Kieshofer Moor. The Via Baltica Way of St James comes from Greifswald, follows the old “Greifswald–Tribsees” railway embankment through Wackerow, and continues towards Rostock. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route follows a different course: from Stralsund and the island of Rügen, it runs through Wackerow to Greifswald along the avenue of the former Fernverkehrsstraße 96, which is a listed monument. For planning purposes, you can distinguish the key landmarks: heathland and Kleines Kieshofer Moor on the E9, the old railway embankment on the Via Baltica, and the listed avenue on the cycle route.
When planning, pay close attention to the names: the nature reserve is called GroĂźes Kieshofer Moor; the E9 passes Kleines Kieshofer Moor. This helps distinguish the protected area from the specifically named hiking route.
Jarmshagen Chapel and the BĂĽcherwaage
Jarmshagen Chapel is considered probably the oldest building in Wackerow; it was probably built around 1420. It is also one of only two medieval chapels in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern where the half-timbered construction remains visible from the outside. The former weigh-house in Wackerow has also been restored and converted into a book house called “Bücherwaage,” bringing together literature and history. The chapel and the Bücherwaage show two different sides of the town’s history: medieval half-timbered architecture and the connection between literature and history.
Vorpommern-Greifswald as a wider setting
Those looking beyond Wackerow can consider Vorpommern-Greifswald as a destination in its own right. The district’s three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of its area. Regional cycle routes for exploring the district include the Stettiner Haff Circular Route and the North German Romanticism Route. In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry of 1554, a unique cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation era.
Discover more destinations: Levenhagen, Hinrichshagen, Dersekow, Dargelin, Mesekenhagen, Behrenhoff, Diedrichshagen, Neuenkirchen
For the broader travel overview: Amt Landhagen.
