Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher

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Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher

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Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher

04:18

16.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Schaalsee mit Niendorfer Binnensee, Priestersee und Großzecher Küchensee, Phulsee, Seedorfer Küchensee und Umgebung

Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee

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Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee

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The former Cistercian nunnery "Himmelspforte" is located on the south bank of the Schaalsee. It was renovated extensively and down to the last detail in 2003-2006. The artistically designed, Gothic …

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8.10 km

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Zarrentin am Schaalsee

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Very nice old church, well worth a visit.

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8.23 km

Devil and Whitefish Statue at Zarrentin Abbey

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Legend has it that an abbess from the monastery was craving a whitefish dish. The devil offered to fetch her some whitefish from Lake Constance. He was to be back …

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8.37 km

View of Schaalsee and Zarrentin Monastery

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Located on the southern shore of Lake Schaalsee is the former Cistercian nunnery "Himmelspforte." It was extensively and meticulously renovated between 2003 and 2006. The ornate Gothic ribbed vaults are …

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8.80 km

View of Möwenburg Island from Zarrentin

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If you don't know, you won't even recognize the Möwenburg!

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9.19 km

Schaalsee Zarrentin

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The fishery is located in Zarrentin, directly on Lake Schaalsee.

A wide range of offerings awaits you: You can treat yourself to a delicious fish snack here.
There are various …

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9.47 km