The best MTB trails around Bismark (Altmark)

The Church of St. Nicholas, built today of fieldstone and limestone, dates back to the Romanesque period. The west transept tower, dating from the late 12th century, is the only remaining part of the original fieldstone structure. The tower is covered with a gable roof and crowned by a flèche. Around 1400, a chapel dedicated to Mary was added, which today forms the southern transept of the church, now built on a cruciform ground plan. An eastward extension was added between 1569 and 1573. A major reconstruction took place in 1754/55. The addition of the northern transept completed the cruciform shape. At the same time, the height of the south transept walls was brought into line with the nave. A two-story sacristy was built on the south side of the rectangular chancel. The church's openings were designed in the Baroque style. Source: Wikipedia

A few steps behind St. Peter's Church lies Winckelmann Street. On the site of J. J. Winckelmann's birthplace now stands a large half-timbered house, the Winckelmann Museum. Opened in 1955, it is the only museum where you can learn everything about Winckelmann's life and later work in Rome, as well as see a collection of his works in a remarkable permanent exhibition. In addition, there are temporary exhibitions and lectures on ancient studies, classical archaeology, and art history. Also unique in Saxony-Anhalt is the opening of a "Children's Museum," where children and young people can embark on experiential journeys into antiquity. In the courtyard stands the world's largest Trojan Horse, which visitors can walk through and which offers a view of Stendal. https://www.world-qr.com/inhalte/new/qr-fuehrer/de/sachsen_anhalt/stendal/ortsfuehrer/stadtfuehrer_stendal/stendal_winckelmann_museum?lat=0&lng=0

To the left of the Uenglinger Gate is the Gertraudenhospital, a small brick building with a chapel. It was founded around 1370 by Nicolaus von Bismarck and the Sweder brothers. Located outside the city, it served to care for poor travelers and pilgrims. In the Middle Ages, the Bismarck family was among the most respected and wealthiest patrician families in the city. For several generations, they provided the mayors and councilors. Otto von Bismarck, the first German Chancellor, also came from this old noble family from the Altmark region. There were seven hospitals in Stendal, of which only the Gertraudenhospital remains. https://www.world-qr.com/inhalte/new/qr-fuehrer/de/sachsen_anhalt/stendal/ortsfuehrer/stadtfuehrer_stendal/stendal_gertraudenhospital?lat=0&lng=0

Treading water once in a while is good. The next water-treading spot is near Schwiesau, by which time your feet will be warm again and ready for another run. ;)

Today, St. Nicholas Church, built of fieldstone and limestone, dates back to the Romanesque period. The western transept tower, dating back to the end of the 12th century, remains of the original fieldstone structure. The tower is covered with a gable roof and crowned by a ridge turret. See also: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.-Nicolai-Kirche_(Kalbe_(Milde))

The apse shows that it was formerly a chapel

Memorial stones for the Stendal Hussars were erected at the upper and lower ends of the Linden Avenue in the Old Village. The historic bronze plaques have disappeared over the past 100 years; only one plaque praising German-Soviet friendship has survived to this day.

The Chapel of St. George in Gardelegen was first documented in 1362 and was originally part of a hospital for contagious diseases outside the city fortifications. In 1734, it was renovated and expanded, with the original turret being replaced by a massive tower with a Baroque cap. A previously existing 16th-century carved altar depicting St. Anne the Self-Triumph was later transferred to St. Nicholas Church. After 1990, the chapel was converted for exhibitions and now houses a model of the town of Gardelegen around 1600. It also serves as a venue for cultural events such as concerts.