Stolpe an der Peene: Natural surroundings and local history

Stolpe an der Peene brings together nature park topics and local history, with a specific cycling route and a seasonal ferry service. This lets you tailor your stay to different interests: nature and plant life, historical traces, or travelling by land and water.

The Peene’s natural surroundings and nature park exhibitions

The visitor information centre for the “Peenetal River Landscape” Nature Park in Stolpe an der Peene features an exhibition about the natural environment along the Peene. In the nature park centre, an interactive exhibition presents facts about the animals, plants and history of the “Peenetal River Landscape” Nature Park. The exhibition therefore covers everything from the landscape to its animal and plant life and the history of the nature park.

The visitor information centre’s outdoor area includes a bee house and a playground. Alongside the exhibition topics, visitors can also explore these two specific features of the grounds. Nature lovers will find a variety of points of interest in Stolpe: the landscape along the Peene, its animal and plant life, and the history of the nature park.

Wartislaw Church and Fritz Reuter

The Wartislaw Church in Stolpe was built in 1893, replacing an old chapel beside the monastery ruins. Another historical connection is to Fritz Reuter: the Pomeranian writer spent time in Stolpe between 1853 and 1863, often visiting the Fährkrug inn during his stays. A Reuter bench at the Fährkrug commemorates him.

These two connections offer distinct points of reference in the town’s history. Reuter’s visits took place between 1853 and 1863; the Wartislaw Church was built later, in 1893. Those interested in literary history will find a specific personal connection to the town, while the church links back to the older chapel beside the monastery ruins.

By bike or seasonally across the Peene

A cycle path about 2.5 kilometres long leads from Stolpe to Neuhof. It starts at the entrance to the estate in the direction of Anklam. Check local conditions before setting off. The stated distance and destination offer practical guidance for anyone planning to include a cycling leg in their itinerary.

The seasonal Stolpe ferry offers another way to get around: it connects Stolpe and Quilow across the Peene and carries passengers and bicycles. The cycle path and ferry differ both in destination and in the type of route: the path leads to Neuhof, while the ferry crosses the river to Quilow. If you plan to make the crossing a fixed part of your itinerary, check the current operating dates before travelling.

Stolpe as a possible place to stay

The cycle path from Stolpe to Neuhof is about 2.5 kilometres long, and the ferry between Stolpe and Quilow operates seasonally. If you choose Stolpe as a possible base, take these details into account and check the relevant conditions if cycling or taking the ferry is important to your plans.

Vorpommern-Greifswald in a wider context

At the level of the Vorpommern-Greifswald district, the picture broadens to include more nature, cycling and cultural themes. The district’s three nature parks cover almost 40 percent of its area. The Baltic Sea Cycle Route, part of the EuroVelo EV10 route, passes through the district; the Stettiner Haff circular route and the Northern German Romanticism Route are among the regional cycling routes for exploring the area. In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artefact from the Reformation era. The Otto Lilienthal Museum in Anklam focuses on aviation pioneer, mechanical engineer and humanist Otto Lilienthal in his home town.

Discover more destinations: Rossin, Bugewitz, Medow, Ducherow, Iven, Boldekow, Liepen, Sarnow.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Anklam-Land.