Discover Hohenfelde: Quellental, burial mounds and the Via Baltica

Hohenfelde combines rolling countryside, ancient forests and archaeological traces with trails for active days. Rare plants grow in the Glashäger Quellental; prehistoric megalithic tombs lie in the Quellholz. The Via Baltica pilgrimage route also passes through the village. This mix makes Hohenfelde appealing to travellers who want to plan nature and culture as part of the same trip rather than as separate themes.

Quellental, forests and trails

The Glashäger Quellental near Hohenfelde lies in rolling countryside. The area around Quellental belongs to Hohenfelde and has been a nature reserve for many decades. Rare plants such as lesser celandine, wood mercury and yellow star-of-Bethlehem grow in Quellental. Alongside the rolling landscape, these rare species make the area’s vegetation a defining feature.

Ancient forests encircle Hohenfelde and are popular destinations for excursions. Cycling and hiking trails lead through the idyllic village. Together, Quellental, the forests and the trails offer a clear focus on nature and activity for planning your trip: Hohenfelde may appeal to you both for its botanical and scenic features and for activities on foot or by bike.

Burial mounds, temple and pilgrimage route

Prehistoric megalithic tombs lie in the Quellholz near Hohenfelde and are believed to have served as burial sites for people from the Stone Age. The three Hohenfelde burial mounds in the Quellholz are undisturbed and form part of a semicircle of burial mounds. Another cultural landmark is the Quellental spring temple, built in 1908. Hohenfelde thus brings together archaeological traces and a building from the early 20th century as distinct historical points of interest.

Pilgrims pass through Hohenfelde on the Via Baltica, a stage of the Way of St James. The Via Baltica thus complements the local cycling and hiking trails with a specifically designated pilgrimage route. Those interested in the Way of St James will find a direct connection to the route in Hohenfelde, while the burial mounds and spring temple offer other ways to explore history and culture.

More options in the wider Rostock travel destination

The wider Rostock travel destination offers further opportunities to experience nature and culture. The region is bordered by 62 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline with a number of seaside resorts; its coastal hinterland includes the river valleys of the Warnow and Recknitz. In Sternberger Seenland Nature Park, deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, hills and forests shape the landscape. The nature park is particularly suited to hiking and cycling. This broadens the range of nature experiences to include the coast, river valleys and lake landscapes.

The wider Rostock travel destination also offers cultural and active experiences. The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks, including wolf, owl and evening walks. Schwaan’s climbing and adventure forest has seven courses for children, beginners and advanced climbers; its Flying Fox zip line runs 116.5 metres directly over the lake. Check the latest information about the facility before visiting.

Hohenfelde as a place to stay

If you want Quellental, forests, burial mounds and the Via Baltica to shape your trip, you can focus your search on Hohenfelde. If you would like to include other landscapes, a historic railway or other experiences in the wider Rostock travel destination, consider these places as a separate regional framework for your plans. This lets you choose where to stay based on the themes that matter to you for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Retschow, Bartenshagen-Parkentin, Nienhagen, Wittenbeck, Reddelich, Börgerende-Rethwisch, Admannshagen-Bargeshagen and Heiligendamm.

Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Bad Doberan-Land.