Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher
Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher
3
hikers
Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee – Schaalsee Zarrentin loop from Klein Zecher
04:18
16.8km
60m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 10, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Schaalsee
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
8.05 km
Zarrentin Monastery on Lake Schaalsee
Highlight • Religious Site
The Cistercian nunnery was founded in 1246 by Countess Audacia and her son, who later became Count Gunzelin III. von Schwerin, founded. As a so-called “virgin monastery”, it served as a place of education and refuge for the daughters of the counts and vassals from the neighboring counties as well as for Lübeck patrician families. In the course of secularization, the monastery was dissolved in 1552. After that it was used as a granary, brewery and district court. Youth hostel, residential building, library and home parlor used.
In the years 2003 to 2006 the monastery, an important monument of the architectural and state history of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, was extensively and accurately renovated. The architects, builders and preservationists entrusted with the renovation succeeded in an outstanding way in bringing old building fabric and modern requirements into a convincing synthesis. The artistically designed Gothic ribbed vaults on the ground floor are particularly interesting from an architectural point of view. A permanent exhibition is set up in the cloister, which is directly related to the monastery and its history. Guided tours in the monastery and church are intended to familiarize visitors with the details of historical developments.
kloster-zarrentin.de/ueber-das-kloster.html
Translated by Google •
Tip by
8.10 km
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Zarrentin am Schaalsee
Highlight • Religious Site
Translated by Google •
Tip by
8.23 km
Devil and Whitefish Statue at Zarrentin Abbey
Highlight • Monument
No sooner said than done. As the devil was passing over Lake Schaalsee with his net full of whitefish, the clock struck midnight. Enraged that he had yet another soul escaped him, he hurled the whitefish and net into the lake, where they have lived ever since.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
8.37 km
View of Schaalsee and Zarrentin Monastery
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Cistercian nunnery was founded in 1246 by Countess Audacia and her son, the later Count Gunzelin III of Schwerin. As a so-called "Maiden Convent," it served as a place of education and refuge for the daughters of counts and vassals from neighboring counties, as well as for Lübeck's patrician families. The monastery was dissolved in 1552 as part of the secularization process. It was subsequently used as a granary, brewery, district court, youth hostel, residential building, library, and local history room, among other things.
Between 2003 and 2006, the monastery, an important monument to the architectural and regional history of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, underwent extensive and meticulous renovation.
The architects, builders, and monument conservationists entrusted with the renovation succeeded brilliantly in creating a convincing synthesis of the old building structure and modern requirements. Of particular architectural interest are the artistically designed Gothic cross-ribbed vaults on the ground floor. A permanent exhibition has been set up in the cloister, which has a direct connection to the monastery and its history. Guided tours of the monastery and church are intended to familiarize visitors with the details of its historical development.
kloster-zarrentin.de/ueber-das-kloster.html
Translated by Google •
Tip by
8.80 km
View of Möwenburg Island from Zarrentin
Highlight • Viewpoint
Translated by Google •
Tip by
9.19 km
Schaalsee Zarrentin
Highlight • Restaurant
A wide range of offerings awaits you: You can treat yourself to a delicious fish snack here.
There are various types of smoked fish and also fish sandwiches, which you can enjoy from the terrace overlooking Lake Schaalsee.
Custom-made fish platters are available for your celebration upon request.
We have been awarded the regional label for the sale of fish and fish products from Lake Schaalsee (whitefish, pike, bream, tench, burbot, crayfish, roach, eel, carp / smoked fish / meatballs / aspic).
Fisherwoman Diana Rehbohm and her team look forward to your visit.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
9.47 km
Picnic Area with View of Schaalsee
Highlight • Rest Area
Translated by Google •
Tip by
10.5 km
Schaalsee Observation Platform
Highlight • Viewpoint
Translated by Google •
Tip by
10.9 km
Kirchensee
Lake
16.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.1 km
5.50 km
1.26 km
Surfaces
8.37 km
4.53 km
3.56 km
274 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Elevation
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for free
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Monday 13 July
26°C
15°C
11 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.
Sign up for free