Discover Ruhlsdorf: Ruhlesee, lock and local history

Water, local history and equestrian activities give Ruhlsdorf a variety of attractions. Ruhlesee, Ruhlsdorf Lock, the museum and the “Insel” Fjord Horse Farm offer different themes to consider when planning your trip. If you are looking for accommodation, first consider which experience will be the deciding factor for your stay.

Ruhlesee and the waterscape

Ruhlesee is a gravel pit lake created by gravel extraction. A fine sandy beach and a peninsula that divides the lake into two halves define its shape. Thus, the lake’s origins and the division created by the peninsula sit alongside its characteristic sandy beach—distinctive features for anyone interested in the landscape and how it came about.

Local history and the Finow Canal

The Ruhlsdorf Museum brings local history to life. Twelve furnished rooms are located in the attic and stairwell of the community hall, right next to the church in the village center. This makes local history tangible in real spaces. Visits are possible by appointment, so please arrange your visit in advance.

Ruhlsdorf Lock is the western entrance lock to the Finow Canal. For water tourists, there are waiting areas for canoes and sports boats, as well as a small rest area and a limited number of parking spaces. The waiting areas are intended for canoes and sports boats; the rest area provides somewhere to take a break. If you are arriving by car, bear the limited number of parking spaces in mind when planning your trip.

Equestrian activities and trip planning

The “Insel” Fjord Horse Farm offers horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, as well as riding and driving lessons. A ride and a lesson are different ways to include equestrian activities in your stay. If either is important to your plans, check current availability with the provider before visiting.

The attractions have clearly distinct focuses: at Ruhlesee, the lake’s origins and shape take center stage, while the museum focuses on local history. The lock has waiting areas for canoes and sports boats; the Fjord Horse Farm offers rides and lessons.

Marienwerder as a wider travel destination

Marienwerder also offers its own perspective on nature and regional history. Hiking trails starting in Marienwerder connect Rosenbeck on the Werbellin Canal with Eichhorst and Lake Werbellin. If you are traveling by bike, you can take routes in all directions from Marienwerder and reach, among other places, the northern villages of Groß Schönebeck and Eichhorst, as well as Lake Werbellin. Prepare well before setting out on your hike or bike ride.

The Schifferfest is still celebrated in Marienwerder. A towpath bears witness to horse-powered towing in the 19th century. These two themes offer different perspectives on regional history: the festival as a continuing tradition, and the towpath as a trace of historical work with horses.

Within the municipality of Marienwerder, Ruhlsdorf/Zerpenschleuse station is a point of access to the Heidekraut Railway. Check connections before your trip. This allows you to include rail travel in your plans for the wider destination.

For the wider travel overview: Marienwerder.