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1. Wanzka Monastery Church – Neustrelitz Town Hall loop from Blankensee

41.0km

02:30

260m

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2. St. Mary's Church (Penzlin) – Cycle Path Hohenzieritz–Peckatel loop from Mallin

62.1km

03:49

400m

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3. Steep Descent at Nonnenhof – 18% Descent Near Tollensesee loop from Neustrelitz Hauptbahnhof

56.9km

03:33

400m

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Chris

November 27, 2021

Beautiful ruin - monument

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DakenH

April 19, 2025

The Wanzka Mill is a historic mill ruin in the Wanzka district of the Blankensee municipality. It is located near Lake Wanzka on the Nonnenbach stream, in the heart of the Nonnenbachtal nature reserve. The mill was originally built in the 16th century as a grain mill and later developed into one of the largest milling sites in the Mecklenburg-Strelitz district.

Partially destroyed during World War II, the mill remained in operation until the 1950s, continuing to supply electricity to the surrounding area. In the GDR, there were plans to make more intensive use of the Nonnenbach stream's hydropower, which is still evident today in the mill's structural design – with several water chambers for wheels and later turbines. Today, the Wanzka Mill is a three-story ruin and a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. It offers not only impressive insights into the region's technical and industrial history but also picturesque views of the surrounding lakes and hills.

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Robbi Rider

October 21, 2023

Take a short break and linger.

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Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Wanzkaer Mill Ruins

1. Wanzka Monastery Church – Neustrelitz Town Hall loop from Blankensee

2. St. Mary's Church (Penzlin) – Cycle Path Hohenzieritz–Peckatel loop from Mallin

3. Steep Descent at Nonnenhof – 18% Descent Near Tollensesee loop from Neustrelitz Hauptbahnhof

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