Loitz: Old Town, St. Mary's Church and Nature Experience Combo Tour L3

Hiking and paddling on the L3

The Nature Experience Combo Tour L3 runs from Loitz to Zeitlow. One group hikes with nature park rangers while the other paddles to the same destination with guides from the Loitz canoe station. In Zeitlow, the groups switch, so each experiences the other section. Each section takes about two hours. The two sections therefore have a similar but separate time frame; check the specific arrangements, which depend on the booking, in advance.

There are also rental options outside the combo tour: a canoe rental service is located at Loitz Marina. At the harbor, e-bikes can be rented by the day, for a weekend or, if needed, for longer. If you plan to use both, check current availability and rental conditions in advance.

Old town and historic landmarks

A short walk through the historic old town takes you to Loitz’s sights and offers a compact introduction to the town. Loitz’s old railway station dates from 1906 and has recently been restored. Loitz’s St. Mary's Church is a church building dating from the 13th century; its furnishings include a library donated by a duchess in 1621. This architectural and cultural history offers a different focus from the activity-oriented L3.

The walk and the historic landmarks described offer different starting points for planning a trip: those interested in local history can focus on the old town, while those who prefer to combine hiking and paddling can choose the L3 as a specific tour format. Both are part of Loitz’s travel profile, without the need for a longer list of excursions.

The Peene and nature in the wider travel region

In the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald, the Peene is a notable natural landmark. It is also known as the “Amazon of the North” and is one of Germany’s last unaltered rivers. Its river valley covers about 20,000 hectares and is one of the largest contiguous fens in Central and Western Europe. The Peene Valley is also known for its large populations of otters and beavers.

A specific viewpoint near Loitz is the Zeitlow waterway rest stop, southwest of the town. From the rest stop, you can look out over the Peene; otters have been spotted there before. If you hope to see wildlife, plan for it as a possible encounter rather than a guaranteed part of your itinerary. This connects the wider natural area with a named location without assuming a sighting.

Cultural destinations in the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald

There are also distinctive cultural destinations beyond Loitz in the wider travel destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald. In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artifact from the Reformation era. In Peenemünde, the Juliett U-461 is a museum ship in the harbor that visitors can explore on a walk-through. Guided tours through the historic landscape can also be booked through the Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum. These places complement Loitz with collections and the history of technology across the wider travel region.

Discover more destinations: Sassen-Trantow, Görmin.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Amt Peenetal/Loitz.