Discover Hoppenrade
Accommodation in Hoppenrade
Hoppenrade combines a walk through the Nebel landscape with architectural and church history in the surrounding area. A trail from the village passes through a changing landscape, while the manor house ensemble and the fieldstone church in LĂĽdershagen tell stories of different eras. Those wishing to include nature and historic buildings in their trip will find several points of interest here.
A trail through meadows, woodland and wetlands
The trail from Hoppenrade first crosses meadows to a narrow bridge over the Nebel. It then continues through the forest, past a reed-filled wetland, a small lake and a causeway lined with a blackthorn hedge. The landscape alternates between open meadows, wooded sections and areas shaped by water. A hike in the Nebel nature conservation area also begins in Hoppenrade.
Along the trail beside the Nebel, visitors may spot white-tailed eagles, cranes, red deer and roe deer, foxes and wild boar, among other wildlife. The range of animals mentioned will appeal to nature enthusiasts who want to look out for wildlife as they walk. Near Koppelow, the Nebel enters the Hoppenrade Basin, which is filled with fine sand. This landscape feature adds a geological point of interest to the views of the Nebel.
Manor house ensemble and estate
The unified ensemble of Hoppenrade Manor House, its park and stables was built from 1850 to 1853 in the so-called castle style. The present-day Hoppenrade manor house was also built between 1850 and 1853, in the neo-Gothic style and to plans by Schwerin architect Theodor Krüger. The information about the ensemble and the manor house offers two perspectives on the history of the buildings: the estate’s architectural character and the specific design of the manor house.
Several buildings from the former estate have survived, including the sheep barn, cowshed, granary and coach house. Their names reveal the different functions of the buildings within the estate. The estate also had an electricity plant. A canal alongside the railway embankment and a turbine house with a generator were built for it. The history of the place therefore encompasses not only the imposing manor house, but also the estate’s technical and agricultural buildings.
Church history in LĂĽdershagen
The fieldstone church in Lüdershagen was built in the late 12th or early 13th century. The chancel’s vaulted ceiling depicts Christ as Judge of the World, the Madonna and saints. The painting dates from the 13th century and was altered in the 19th century. For those interested in cultural history, the church brings together its medieval origins and a later alteration to the paintings.
Other details also tell of the church’s different phases: the west tower collapsed in 1776 and was subsequently incorporated into the nave. In 1889, Friedrich Friese of Schwerin built the organ as a gallery instrument on a newly constructed gallery. The church also contains a gravestone from 1580 for Hans von Kollen, depicting the deceased in relief. The building’s history, paintings, organ and gravestone each offer a distinct way to explore its past.
Further points of interest in the landscape
Burial mounds in Lüdershagen and Koppelow are points of interest for nature and history enthusiasts. Two avenues add further landmarks to the landscape: a lime tree avenue runs between Lüdershagen and Klein Grabow, and a chestnut avenue between Kölln and Lüdershagen. Visitors can choose which places and themes to focus on according to their interests—from wildlife along the Nebel to the estate and the history of churches and the landscape.
Other places within the same higher-level local structure include KuchelmiĂź, Dobbin-Linstow, Langhagen and Lalendorf.
For the higher-level travel overview: Amt Krakow Am See.
