폰스도르프 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

Imposing entrance gate to the pretty monastery courtyard

People have found comfort and hope in this prayer room for over 50 years. You are warmly welcome to join us for worship or family gatherings. Hikers, cyclists, nature lovers, and athletes will also find a space open day and night.

As early as 1264-1289, Neuwühren appeared in the "Kiel City Register" under the name de Javorn, which derives from the Old Polabite (a Slavic root) word Javor for maple. Shortly thereafter, it was renamed Nî-Jaworn, indicating that, as was common at the time, a German "new" village was founded alongside the Wendish one for the purpose of colonization. By 1460, the village was already called Nyenwörden—it was now only a short distance to Neuwühren. Like most of the surrounding villages, Neuwühren belonged to the Preetz Monastery. After the construction of the church there, Neuwühren became part of the Elmschenhagen parish. In 1931, the village was incorporated into the newly founded municipality of Pohnsdorf.

Very soft ground. But nice to drive through the monastery forest

The tower hill castle near the Postsee is a good example of this type of construction. Despite the changes caused by erosion and agricultural use, the basic features of the complex - such as the hill, the ditch and the rampart - are still recognizable. Such monuments are important testimonies of medieval history and archaeology.

A motte is a typical medieval fortification that was widespread between the 10th and 13th centuries, especially in Western Europe. The term is derived from the French word motte (earth mound). These structures are characterized by an artificially raised hill on which a wooden tower was usually built. The motte served as a place of defense and retreat and was often surrounded by a water-filled ditch and a ring wall, which offered additional protection. The mounds were created from the excavated material from the ditches and offered a strategic advantage due to their elevated position. The wooden towers were often surrounded by palisades, later they were partially replaced by stone buildings. Such structures were of central importance for local rule and served both military and administrative purposes.

The Kirchbarkau - Preetz - Lütjenburg (KPL) narrow-gauge railway, founded in 1908, connected rural towns in the region from 1910 onwards over a distance of 41.1 kilometres with 23 stops and was used primarily for freight transport, for example for agricultural products. Despite good infrastructure and regular transport, it was not economically viable, so passenger transport was initially discontinued and then all operations were discontinued in 1938. The line was dismantled, but relics such as the Schwentine Bridge remind us of this short but significant era in regional transport history.

Preetz offers countless opportunities to enjoy nature with all your senses. If you fancy an adventurous day on the water, you can take an unforgettable canoe or kayak tour from Preetz - along the Schwentine, either towards Plön or Kiel. Suitable equipment and tips for tours are available, for example, at the Preetz-Plön canoe center, located directly at the park-like Kirchsee nature campsite. Boats and bicycles are also available for rent there. 🏄🚣🏊