Spornitz: Lewitz, Church and Seven Stones

Location between the Lewitz and the B 191

Spornitz lies on the edge of the “Die Lewitz” landscape protection area and directly on the B 191 between Neustadt-Glewe and Parchim. This information helps you locate the village both in the landscape and on a road map. Its location provides a clear reference point for planning your journey; the specific route depends on where you are starting from.

The Lewitz is a defining natural feature of the area, although Spornitz itself should not be equated with the entire protected area. If you are looking for ideas for a trip, you can combine nature and cycling with traces of local history.

Village Church and Seven Stones

The church in Spornitz is the oldest building still standing in the village. It underwent a thorough renovation from 2020 to 2022 and welcomes visitors to services and visits. It is both a testament to local history and a specific cultural point of interest. If you are planning a visit, it is advisable to check current visiting arrangements in advance.

Another historical point of reference can be found in the Spornitz fields near the Parchimer Landwehr: seven large, elongated stones lie close to the main road, some with blood-red spots. They were most likely the enclosure of a prehistoric monument. This interpretation is therefore explicitly tentative. The church and stones represent different kinds of history: a building still standing in the village, and a prehistoric interpretation that remains uncertain.

Cycling through the Lewitz

The Lewitz Circular Cycling Route passes through Spornitz; the village is named as a stage stop on the route. The circular route is approximately 95 kilometres long. This provides two distinct pieces of information for planning: the approximate length applies to the entire route, while Spornitz’s role is that of a stage stop.

The route runs mainly through flat, level terrain, and the paths are generally easy to ride. This describes the route’s overall character but does not replace checking the route information before setting off. The season is listed as May to October; the first half of November is also recommended as a tip for enjoying the golden autumn. If you are considering travelling during this period, check the latest route information before your tour.

When planning your stay, you can distinguish between a longer cycling route and local sights to visit. Spornitz is named as a stage stop, while the approximately 95 kilometres describe the entire Lewitz Circular Cycling Route. The church and Seven Stones offer a different focus from the route: the history of the village and its surroundings.

Additional perspective in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim travel destination

In the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim travel destination, the Lewitz is one of the protected areas where visitors can explore the landscape and its diverse flora and fauna. This regional natural feature complements Spornitz’s location on the edge of the landscape protection area, without equating the two.

Ludwigslust Palace is another cultural point of interest in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim travel destination. It was the former residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and forms an ensemble with its park and town known as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The palace is also the focal point of an almost entirely preserved late Baroque town plan, with a former court church and an English-style landscape park. The wider travel destination therefore brings together different historical perspectives: the village church and stones in Spornitz, and the courtly palace and town complex in Ludwigslust.

Discover more destinations: Zölkow, Domsühl, Groß Godems, Rom, Ziegendorf, Obere Warnow, Severin, Lewitzrand.

Go to the wider travel overview: Amt Parchimer Umland.