Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 123 out of 127 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Insel Usedom
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
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There was already a church here in the 13th century. Today's fieldstone building dates from the 15th/16th century. Century; the choir room and the tower shaft were added in the 17th century. In 1740 the curved tower dome was added. The nave received a vaulted wooden barrel ceiling in 1836, on which the well-known starry sky was painted at the beginning of the 20th century. There was initially a medieval altar in the church, of which six carved figures still remain in the church. The church also became famous thanks to the painter Lyonel Feininger. She was one of his most popular subjects. In addition to church services, the church is used for the Benz Church Summer events and for many other concerts.
Source: kirche-auf-usedom.de/kirchen/evangelische-kirche-benz
August 12, 2021
Old church in the town center, well worth seeing.
And right next to it is the old fire station, where you can stop off on your hike or bike tour.
August 28, 2021
Very beautiful church that can be seen from far away. Small, well-kept park-like area, right next to an artist's studio and a recommendable café.
April 16, 2024
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Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
4.6
(11)
31
01:30
5.49km
80m
4.6
(77)
248
04:04
15.3km
160m
4.7
(84)
282
06:32
24.8km
220m