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No matter which direction you arrive in Krakow am See, the observation tower on Jörnberg welcomes you. The observation platform of the now 28-meter-tall tower is located almost 100 meters above sea level. Visitors who climb the tower's 126 steps are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of Krakow's glittering lake labyrinth. After the first wooden observation tower was built on the same site in 1897, a new reinforced concrete structure followed. The Bismarck Tower, erected in 1907, was made of reinforced concrete by a Rostock company. It reached a height of 13.40 meters up to the observation platform. For many years, this tower served as a center of attraction for Krakow's citizens and visitors. It was later demolished as a result of the war. Source: https://www.krakow-am-see.de/de/krakow-am-see/stadtfuehrer/Aussichtsturm.php

In 2023 and 2024 I interrupted my long bike rides here several times for a few swims. Very clear, beautiful water. You can no longer stand at the end of the jetty. Clean water and the bottom is firm and sandy, small climbing plants and no water lilies. One of the most beautiful lakes in the area, I think.

Basedow Castle is a real eye-catcher and beautiful to look at. Together with Lenné Park and the small village with the village church, it forms a wonderful ensemble. Unfortunately, the castle itself can only be partially visited as part of a guided tour. But it is also worth seeing from the outside. There is a small path leading directly around the castle. The park is free and freely accessible and it is also worth taking a long walk here. The reflection of the castle in the adjacent village pond is also beautiful!👌 - why they have created several highlights for the same thing here is a mystery to me, as it is completely unnecessary! -

Schöninsel is no longer accessible because the bridge to the island is dilapidated and closed

Now the main building of a holiday park with small holiday homes. Let's just say - if I had approached this property like that 40 years ago, I would probably have ended up with the Stasi and would have had to be exchanged from the "so-called GDR" to the FRG.

Interesting facts about the former hunting residence of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the GDR, Erich Honecker. https://www.meckpomm.de/urlaub-am-drewitzer-see-in-der-jagdresidenz-von-erich-honecker/

Former hunting carriage of Erich Honecker, who had his hunting residence here since 1982.

Good spot to observe the water world of the lake. The path from the bike path to the tower can be very muddy