Dömitz Fortress and Bockhaus – Dömitz Fortress loop from Dömitz

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ludwigslust-Parchim

Dömitz

Dömitz Fortress and Bockhaus – Dömitz Fortress loop from Dömitz

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Dömitz Fortress and Bockhaus – Dömitz Fortress loop from Dömitz

02:01

7.92km

20m

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: August 17, 2026

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452 m

Former East German Border Tower

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Not publicly accessible.

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926 m

Elbe River at Dömitz

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The Dömitz Elbe region can be explored in many different ways, by bike, on foot or from the water.
The fortress town is almost 800 years old. The railway bridge …

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Dömitz Fortress and Bockhaus

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You should definitely see this fortress!

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2.46 km

Dömitz Fortress

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The fortress Dömitz, located on the Mecklenburg Elbufer, is one of the few well-preserved flatland fortresses of the 16th century in northern Germany.

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2.66 km

Memorial Stone for the Peaceful Revolution (9 November 1989)

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Memorial stone for November 9th, 1989

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2.72 km

View of the Old Dömitz Railway Bridge

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Since the Dömitzer Elbe Bridge (B191) was rebuilt, no ferry has been operating here. But you have a beautiful view of the Elbe and the Dömitzer Elbe bridge from the old ferry pier.

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6.87 km

St John's Church (Johanneskirche), Dömitz

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From 1869 to 1872, St. John's Church was built on the highest square in the city, replacing a dilapidated predecessor. It is a Neo-Gothic church, and to this day, the interior remains largely as it was when it was built.

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7.47 km

Former Municipal Electricity and Waterworks

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A beautiful old building that now houses the volunteer fire department. Unfortunately, when I shot the photo, the lighting conditions were very unfavorable. Maybe someone can adjust a better picture. …

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