Temmen-Ringenwalde: Discover lakes and village history

Temmen-Ringenwalde has two distinct highlights: the lake-dotted landscape around Temmen and the historic village features of Ringenwalde and Neu Temmen. Temmen lies in the heart of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve and is surrounded by numerous lakes. The circular hiking trail “Rund um Temmen” leads to a specific destination by the water: a natural bathing spot with a sandy beach on the Großer Krinertsee. In Ringenwalde, the focus is on architectural history, the village museum and special places in the castle park.

Temmen and its lake landscape

The Großer Krinertsee combines a hiking experience with a bathing spot on a sandy beach. The circular hiking trail “Rund um Temmen” reaches it, making the lake and the trail a clear focus for planning a day out. Along the way, the route also passes the legendary resting place “Vom schlafenden Riesen” (“The Sleeping Giant”). Its artistic design brings old legends to life and adds a cultural touch alongside the natural surroundings. Anyone planning a stay around hiking and swimming will find a specific point of reference here, without needing to add another activity to their itinerary.

Ringenwalde’s architectural history and special places

Ringenwalde Church brings together several periods of architecture and furnishings. It was consecrated in 1280; the nave dates from that time, while the tower was built in the late 19th century. Inside, historic details include the pulpit altar from 1759 and the gallery and pews from the 18th century. The 1760 organ is also designed in the Baroque style. The building thus reflects a long span of history, from the medieval nave to later additions.

At the edge of Ringenwalde Castle Park, on a small rise, stands the “Riesenstein,” a massive gneiss-granite erratic boulder with a volume of around 22 cubic metres. The park is also home to a Neo-Gothic burial ground for the count’s family, laid out in 1903/04. South of Ringenwalde, in a small wood, there is a barrow cemetery with an information board and a reconstructed grave. These places offer different points of connection to local history: from the striking erratic boulder to the family burial ground and the archaeological display.

The surviving residential and stable buildings also shape Ringenwalde’s historic character. Many well-preserved buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries; some are built of brick, while others use half-timbered construction. With household objects from the 19th and 20th centuries, the Ringenwalde Village Museum offers a glimpse into domestic village life. The rooms on display include a kitchen, living room and bedroom. In Neu Temmen, the NABU Church’s Turmgallerie hosts small exhibitions and presentations on nature, God and humanity.

Plan your stay around your interests

The different highlights can help you start choosing accommodation: would you mainly like to explore the circular hiking trail and lake landscape in Temmen, or are you more interested in church architecture, historic buildings and village life in Ringenwalde? Neu Temmen adds exhibitions at the Turmgallerie to the mix. The places described are spread across different locations in the destination, so plan around the ones that interest you most. Nearby, the information centre offers bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding area. If you would like to include this option in your plans, check availability in advance.

The Uckermark as a wider setting

Beyond Temmen-Ringenwalde, the Uckermark offers its own natural and cultural setting. The Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park lies amid the lake-rich, gently rolling landscape of the Uckermark and includes clear-water lakes, kettle holes and moors. The nature park has more than 150 kilometres of water routes and over 600 kilometres of signposted hiking trails.

The Gramzow Railway Museum offers a different regional highlight. It displays historic railway vehicles from various periods, as well as exhibitions on track construction, workshop operations, railway operations and transport services, and technical installations both outdoors and in buildings. On operating days, the museum railway offers rides on historic railway vehicles; visitors can also ride handcars themselves. So alongside lakes and hiking trails, the Uckermark offers a distinctive railway theme.

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See the overview of the wider travel region: Uckermark.