The Malchin Lake
The Malchiner See in the Mecklenburgische Schweiz is a shallow lake set against gentle hills and ancient beech forests.
AI-generated illustrative imageThe Malchiner See is located in the Mecklenburg Lake District in eastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, near the town of Malchin. It is a shallow lowland lake whose shores alternate between reeds, meadows and forest; in the background rise the gently rolling terminal moraine hills typical of the region. Parts of the surrounding area belong to the Mecklenburgische Schweiz und Kummerower See nature reserve. Fishing, hiking and cycling through the hilly landscape are popular activities here.
What you ought to see — my picks.
1000 year old oak tree in Ivenacker
Ivenacker Park is home to the 1000 year old oak tree. This amazing tree has been in this forest since before the First Crusade. It is one of the oldest trees in Europe and absolutely stunning!
Castle Basedow
Malchin Lake Loop is a great destination on the loop trail. It is full of natural beauty and amazing sights. One of the most impressive stops on this route is Basedow Castle, which overlooks the lake from a hill. But you can also stop at other attractions like Hochstein or Schlossberg!
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - Lake Kummerow
Lake Kummerow is the fourth largest lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is more than just a place to swim. It is also home to many species of plants, animals and birds. You can explore the area by bike or on foot and enjoy all the natural beauty around you.
