Koblentz: Moorland and Mausoleum

Koblentz combines a distinctive architectural history with a landscape shaped by moorland and the Großer Koblentzer See. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay focused on nature and culture, these themes can help guide you: Would you like to learn about the Mausoleum of the Knights of Eickstedt, explore paths by the lake or observe birds in autumn? The Großer Koblentzer See nature reserve covers 269 hectares and lies between Krugsdorf and Koblentz.

Moorland and habitats at the Großer Koblentzer See

The protected area preserves several different habitats. These include an originally mesotrophic valley-moor pool, adjoining flow-through moorland areas, an inland salt site that is very rare in Western Pomerania, and a calcareous marsh. At the same time, the area is of supraregional importance for waterbirds that breed, migrate through or stop there. Moorland and birdlife are therefore two important features of the protected area.

The landscape’s formation can also be described in broad outline: the Großer Koblentzer See lies in a low-gradient side valley of the Randow lowlands, shaped by meltwater. The valley became waterlogged during the Holocene and today forms a flow-through moor, interrupted by individual mineral-soil ridges. This geological history adds a sense of time to the view of the protected habitats—from the formation of the side valley to today’s moorland landscape.

The Mausoleum of the Knights of Eickstedt

The present-day church building in Koblentz was originally built as the mausoleum of the von Eickstedt family. Friedrich Hitzig, a pupil of Schinkel, built it in 1853–1854 in the late Neoclassical style as a final resting place for the Knights of Eickstedt. From around 1897 to 2013, the mausoleum was used as the village church. Its construction, original purpose and later use form a clearly distinguishable sequence in the building’s history.

Paths, wildlife watching and the seasons

A path behind the old manor house in Koblentz leads to the Großer Koblentzer See. The path from Koblentz to Uhlenkrug runs north, directly past the nature reserve. If you plan to take either route, check the path surface and signage before your visit; both can change.

Two observation hides on the southeastern shore of the Großer Koblentzer See offer a particularly good view of geese and cranes arriving in the evening, especially in autumn. Guided walks to observe the resting geese and cranes are also available. As dates may vary, it is advisable to check what is on offer in advance. The hides and guided walks offer different ways to enjoy the autumn birdlife.

The Koblentzer Seen also offer opportunities to watch the sunset. The weather and the season affect how the end of the day unfolds. This creates a distinction in timing for your trip planning: the mausoleum tells a story of construction and former use, while watching geese and cranes is especially relevant in autumn.

Vorpommern-Greifswald in a wider context

Within the broader destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald, the district’s three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of its area. Several regional cycling routes also relate to the district: the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, runs through the district. The Stettiner Haff circular route and the Route of North German Romanticism are among the cycling routes for exploring Vorpommern-Greifswald. This wider regional information complements the picture of Koblentz without equating the local paths by the Großer Koblentzer See with routes across the district.

Information about the paths and guided walks can help you include the places and themes you plan to visit in your itinerary.

Discover more destinations: Zerrenthin, Krugsdorf, Schönwalde, Papendorf, Fahrenwalde, Nieden, Groß Luckow, Viereck.

Go to the broader travel overview: Amt Uecker-Randow-Tal.