Margrave Johann I founded the city in 1248. It was given a six-meter high city wall and three gate towers, only a few of which have survived in Fürstenberger and Stargarder Tor. In 1302 the city fell to Mecklenburg. 150 years later, Margrave Johann von Brandenburg recaptured the city. The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and two large fires (1648, 1732) destroyed almost the entire city several times. During the Seven Years' War (1756–1763) Lychen came under Swedish occupation. Parts of today's urban area were owned by the Himmelpfort monastery in the Middle Ages.

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July 25, 2017

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Lychen is a charming town surrounded by many lakes.

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Daniel R.

September 12, 2020

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Nice place with beautiful lakes and incredibly beautiful surroundings.

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1. Himmelpfort Lock – Retzow Church Ruins loop from Fürstenberg (Havel)

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2. Himmelpfort Lock – Retzow Church Ruins loop from Kastaven

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02:06

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3. Templin Town Gate – Berlin Gate loop from Lychen

51.6km

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Location: Lychen, Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany

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Lychen: Old Town and Historic City Gates

1. Himmelpfort Lock – Retzow Church Ruins loop from Fürstenberg (Havel)

2. Himmelpfort Lock – Retzow Church Ruins loop from Kastaven

3. Templin Town Gate – Berlin Gate loop from Lychen

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