Lonvitz: Discover megalithic tombs and cycling routes
Accommodation in Lonvitz
Lonvitz combines archaeological discoveries with a specific cycling route. Three megalithic tombs give the village and its surroundings a distinctive cultural and historical character; the eastern section of the “Sacred Sites Theme Trail” cycle route passes through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden. You can therefore plan your trip around two different interests: the forms and traces of the megalithic tombs, or a bike ride along the signposted theme trail.
Megalithic tombs with distinctive details
The “Fliederbusch” megalithic tomb, also known as “Fleederbarg,” is about 30 metres long and has a trapezoidal long barrow. Cup marks can be seen on the capstones and at the narrow end of the long barrow. Characteristic pottery finds point to later Slavic burials. The tomb is at the road junction between Putbus and Vilmnitz, at the turn-off to Zirkow.
Another Lonvitz megalithic tomb lies on the west side of the railway line, in a small wood right by the embankment. Its imposing capstone remains, while the second capstone is missing. Vegetation and local safety conditions may affect access, so check the situation before visiting.
In the area around Lonvitz, north of Posewald on the road from Lonvitz to Zirkow, lies the “Blocksberg” megalithic tomb. Together with “Fliederbusch” and the tomb by the railway line, it provides another named site to explore the area’s megalithic tombs.
Cycling routes connected to Lonvitz
The eastern section of the “Sacred Sites Theme Trail” cycle route passes through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden. Signs featuring a yellow sun on a dark background mark the cycle route and provide a clear reference point for planning. Check route conditions before setting out. The German Avenue Route also passes through Lonvitz.
Putbus as a cultural and landscape destination in its own right
The wider destination of Putbus adds its own focus on town history, parkland and culture. Putbus was planned in 1810 by Prince Wilhelm Malte zu Putbus as a purpose-built residential town around the castle. A neoclassical ensemble of whitewashed residential and commercial buildings surrounds the Circus. Putbus Castle Park is an English landscape park covering about 75 hectares and is one of the most significant surviving park landscapes in northern Germany.
The Orangery in Putbus hosts changing exhibitions by the Rügen Cultural Foundation. The Marstall, built between 1821 and 1824, served the princely family as a stable and coach house; today it is used as a venue for the Rügen Festival. Putbus Theatre is a venue for Theatre Vorpommern and the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Its repertoire includes plays, musical theatre, cabaret, children’s performances, concerts and guest performances throughout the year. Individual productions change.
The easy Bodden Loop in the wider destination of Putbus also offers a specific cycling option: it is about 12 kilometres long, starts in Putbus, passes through Lauterbach and the Goor Forest, and returns through the castle park. The route is flat and family-friendly, with views of the RĂĽgischer Bodden. Check trail conditions before setting out. Unlike the eastern section of the theme trail, which passes through Lonvitz and Vilmnitz towards the Bodden, this loop is described as starting and ending in Putbus.
Choose your accommodation search focus
When searching for accommodation, it helps to first decide what kind of trip you want: would you mainly like to explore the megalithic tombs and the cycling route connected to Lonvitz, or are you more interested in Putbus, its residential history, park and cultural venues?
Discover more destinations: GĂĽstelitz, Kasnevitz, Lauterbach, Neuendorf, GroĂź-Stresow, Vilmnitz, Pastitz.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Putbus.
