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Pfaffenteich Promenade – Old Town of Schwerin loop from Schwerin-Lankow

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Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Pfaffenteich Promenade – Old Town of Schwerin loop from Schwerin-Lankow

Moderate

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Pfaffenteich Promenade – Old Town of Schwerin loop from Schwerin-Lankow

03:40

14.1km

80m

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: July 6, 2026

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4.98 km

Schwerin Central Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Schwerin train station
Often only the princess lives in the palace. In Schwerin, the palace belongs to all train passengers. Behind the magnificent facade of the Wilhelminian building, travelers at Schwerin train station can see a tidy interior. Signage and information are exemplary,
even non-locals can find their way around.
Brief history of the train station:
1847: Schwerin receives its first rail connection with the line to Hagenow
1889/90: The current train station building is built in the representative Wilhelminian style on the site of the previous building from 1847.
1920s: Construction of the station underpass and lowering of the entrance hall
December 2005: After three and a half years of modernization, the train station was officially reopened.

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5.30 km

View of Schwerin Cathedral and the Pfaffenteich

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From here you have the very best views across the Pfaffenteich and also to the cathedral. A nice photo spot.

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5.70 km

Ministry of the Interior and Sports Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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It is a very striking building in typical brick construction directly on the Pfaffenteich.

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5.76 km

Pfaffenteich Promenade

Highlight • Lake

The inland lake was previously used to supply water to a mill and to irrigate the crops planted at the cathedral. Today a popular location among locals and tourists.

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6.09 km

Schwerin Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Johannis in Schwerin is the only medieval building in the state capital. It is also the only real cathedral in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The 117.5 meter high west tower, which was built in the neo-Gothic style, is also the tallest church tower in East Germany. The church tower can be climbed with its 220 steps. Here the visitor has a breathtaking view over Schwerin and the Schwerin lake landscape.

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6.41 km

View of Schwerin Castle from Schlossstraße

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On the wide street you have a direct view of the imposing castle. A great sight

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6.49 km

Old Town of Schwerin

Highlight • Settlement

Schwerin is divided into several districts. The so-called Old Town (Altstadt) is located around Schwerin Cathedral and is the historic core. Settlement dates back a long way, and ancient traces can still be seen today. Schwerin Cathedral and the area around the market square are worth seeing.

Link:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altstadt_(Schwerin)

Schwerin Castle is an absolute highlight with a long history. In 1160, the Wendish prince Niklot burned the Slavic fortress and withdrew. Henry the Lion rebuilt it, laying the foundation for the present-day city of Schwerin.

The castle now houses the state parliament and a museum.

Source:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schweriner_Schloss

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