Strasburg (Uckermark): Town History, Trails and Landscape

You can get to know Strasburg (Uckermark) through a variety of discoveries: the town lake circular trail, the Early Gothic fieldstone Church of St. Mary, and the museum, with exhibitions on the town’s history. Nearby, a hiking trail leads through mixed deciduous woodland to Schmiedegrundsee. You can decide whether local history, outdoor activity, or a mix of both should be the focus of your trip.

Walking trails and a destination by the water

Locals use the circular trail around the town lake in Strasburg for jogging and walking. After being temporarily closed, it reopened on September 23, 2026. It offers a specific option in town for a walk or a jog.

Another trail idea is nearby: a hiking trail branches off the Strasburg–Rothemühl road, crossing a rise and passing through mixed deciduous woodland to Schmiedegrundsee. There is a bathing area there. The comparison highlights their different attractions: the town lake circular trail is used for walking and jogging; the trail to Schmiedegrundsee passes through woodland to a lake with a bathing area. Both descriptions give you different ideas for planning your time outdoors.

Church and museum: Discover Strasburg’s culture

The Early Gothic fieldstone Church of St. Mary offers a glimpse into the town’s architectural history. Construction began around 1250; the choir and the lower section of the tower have been preserved. These specific architectural features and the approximate construction date give the church a distinct historical character.

The Strasburg (Uckermark) Museum presents exhibitions on the history of the town and the Huguenots. Among its special exhibits is an ornamental clock made entirely of straw. One exhibition area is devoted to the life and work of Max Schmeling, who was born in nearby Klein Luckow. His birthplace is outside Strasburg. The museum also holds two to three special exhibitions each year; themes and dates vary.

The local history museum in Strasburg also has a historic schoolroom in its extension. If you are planning a visit, check the museum’s current opening hours in advance. This helps you fit a museum visit into your travel plans without confusing the historical collection with the rotating special exhibitions.

Strasburg and the wider travel region

Strasburg lies on the edge of the largely unspoiled Uckermark landscape, which invites you to enjoy relaxing excursions in the Brohmer Berge. The wider Vorpommern-Greifswald travel region offers a broader perspective: the district’s three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of its area. The Ueckermünder Heide is a place to hike, cycle and ride horses.

There are also regional cycling routes in Vorpommern-Greifswald district. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, passes through the district. The Stettiner Haff circular route and the Route of North German Romanticism are also among the regional cycling routes for exploring the district. Before setting out on a specific tour, it is worth checking trail conditions and signage, as these can change.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Löcknitz-Penkun Municipal Office, Usedom-Süd Municipal Office, Am Stettiner Haff Municipal Office, Peenetal/Loitz Municipal Office, Torgelow-Ferdinandshof Municipal Office, Uecker-Randow-Tal Municipal Office, Heringsdorf, Jarmen-Tutow Municipal Office

Back to the wider travel overview: Vorpommern-Greifswald.