Best natural monuments around Dargelin offer diverse natural landscapes for exploration. The region features a mix of parks, lakes, and unique natural habitats. Visitors can experience areas shaped by historical land use and dedicated to nature conservation. These sites provide opportunities to observe local flora and fauna in varied settings.
Last updated: June 25, 2026
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For several years now, there has been a refuge here for the important little helpers in the landscape of fields and meadows: the wild bees. The hill was pushed up by the agricultural company and is kept clear by the kindergarten group in Guest, because these bees and bumblebees don't like vegetation. They prefer full sun and sand so that they can build breeding tubes and their eggs can develop well. They are therefore typical open land species and live in lean grassland, ruderal areas and fallow land with a corresponding supply of wild flowers. Until 2023, they were able to visit plenty of flowers on the lean meadow or fallow land here. In spring and early summer, on sunny days, you're sure to find a few sand bees to observe. On the other side of the path you can find wild flowers. More information on the board at the other end of the path just before the edge of town. More information about wild bees, including in gardens and parks: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandbienen https://www.deutschland-summt.de/wildbienenarten.html
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The Credner facilities are located in the immediate vicinity of the Greifswald Zoo. The park was donated by the German geologist and geographer Rudolf Credner, who went down in history as an associate professor at the University of Greifswald. He was also the founder of the Geographical Society of Greifswald, which erected a monument to him in the Credner complex in 1912. You can take beautiful walks in the spacious park. There is also a small pond here, which gives the place an idyllic ambience. https://www.online-destination.de/deutschland/greifswald/credner-anlagen.html#google_vignette
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Today's Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium is one of the oldest in Germany and was founded in 1561 as Schola Senatoria (council school) by combining the three local trivial schools and housed in a wing of the “Gray Monastery” - this was the name of the Franciscan monastery that was abandoned after the Reformation Greifswald. With the new curriculum introduced in 1816 after the transfer of Swedish Pomerania to Prussia, the institution took on the character of a learned school. Around 1820 the school was converted into a grammar school. In 1848 a real department was opened. Because of the increasing number of students, the current building on Wall was moved into in 1870. In 1913, the high school was transferred from municipal to Prussian administration and was later included in the group of 17 educational institutions of particular importance to the state. Since 1937 the high school was called “Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Schule”. (Source https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium_Greifswald) In front of the building on Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz there is an oak tree as a (natural) monument. Across the street is the Russian Cemetery. Honorary cemetery for at least 24 fallen members of the Red Army.
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Landscape park with old trees and an eventful history. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landschaftspark_Behrenhoff#Schloss_Behrenhoff The landscape park is around ten hectares in size, the swan pond (former peat pond) in the southern part is three hectares. It extends from the northern edge of the village, where the old farm buildings of the former estate are still located, in a southwesterly direction. It is divided in two by the village street. The area is separated from the street and the historic estate village by a wall, which also includes the cemetery with the Behrenhoffer Church. The entrance to the northern part is dominated by the striking Bärentor, built around 1900. The two plastered pillars have coupled double half-columns at the front and back. They are crowned by bears with heraldic shields. The bear on the left holds the coat of arms of the von Heyden family, the one on the right that of the von Behr family. The park's rich dendrological stock includes a leatherbush tree, two copper beeches, a tulip tree, a red oak with a witch's broom, a multi-stemmed sweet chestnut and a multi-stemmed silver linden tree. There are also several lily magnolias and rhododendrons in the complex. In spring, larger populations of Märzenbecher characterize the park.
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The Söllkensee was created in the 19th century by peat extraction in "Küsterbäcks Moor", a meltwater channel of the Greifswald terminal moraine. Today it is a natural monument and spawning ground for common toads and moor frogs. In the north-eastern part, the new siltation process is clearly visible. A cotton grass peat bog has formed here, which is partly forested with downy birches.
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A lovely little park that also has a playground at the west end.
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Very well maintained and crowded... busy and still beautiful. Illuminated in the dark
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Very nice, well-kept facility. Well lit even in the dark.
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Visitors frequently enjoy Söllkensee near Potthagen, a unique lake formed by peat extraction that now serves as a spawning ground for amphibians. Another favorite is Behrenhoff Landscape Park, known for its historic design, old trees, and swan pond. Credner Park is also highly regarded for its beautiful walks, pond, and idyllic atmosphere.
Yes, several natural monuments are suitable for families. Credner Park offers a playground and spacious areas for walks. Behrenhoff Landscape Park is also family-friendly with its open spaces and historical elements. Additionally, the Hill for wild bees provides an educational experience for children to observe local wildlife.
The natural monuments around Dargelin showcase diverse features. At Söllkensee near Potthagen, you'll find a cotton grass peat bog and diverse aquatic flora, including floating pondweed. Behrenhoff Landscape Park boasts a rich dendrological stock with old trees like leatherbush, copper beeches, and a tulip tree, along with a swan pond. The Hill for wild bees is a refuge for various wild bee species and features wild flowers.
Yes, Behrenhoff Landscape Park is a listed historical site, designed in the 19th century and featuring the striking Bärentor. You can also find the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Gymnasium, one of Germany's oldest schools, with an oak tree designated as a natural monument, and the Russian Cemetery nearby.
The Dargelin area offers various outdoor activities. You can enjoy cycling on routes like the 'Old Storehouse, Loitz – Peene Bridge, Loitz loop' or 'Greifswald Market Square – Town Hall of Greifswald loop'. For road cycling enthusiasts, there are routes such as the 'Village Church of Levenhagen loop'. Running trails are also available, with several loops starting from Weitenhagen and Dersekow. Find more details on these activities in the Cycling around Dargelin, Road Cycling Routes around Dargelin, and Running Trails around Dargelin guides.
Yes, wildlife spotting is possible. Söllkensee near Potthagen is a known spawning ground for common toads and moor frogs. The Hill for wild bees is specifically designed as a refuge for various wild bee species, including sand bees, which can be observed on sunny days in spring and early summer.
Credner Park is ideal for beautiful, easy walks with its spacious and well-maintained paths. Behrenhoff Landscape Park also offers pleasant strolls through its historic grounds. For those looking for slightly longer but still accessible routes, the running and cycling guides linked above include 'easy' rated options.
Visitors appreciate the tranquil and idyllic ambiance of places like Credner Park, often noting its well-maintained paths and beautiful pond. The historical significance and diverse tree stock of Behrenhoff Landscape Park are also highly valued. Many enjoy the unique ecological aspects, such as observing amphibians at Söllkensee or wild bees at their dedicated hill.
Yes, Behrenhoff Landscape Park is noted to have parking facilities, making it convenient for visitors arriving by car.
The natural monuments can be enjoyed throughout the year, but specific times offer unique experiences. Spring and early summer are excellent for observing wild bees at the Hill for wild bees and seeing the Märzenbecher bloom in Behrenhoff Landscape Park. Amphibian spawning at Söllkensee is also a spring phenomenon. The parks and lakes offer pleasant conditions for walks during milder seasons.
Absolutely. Söllkensee near Potthagen, with its cotton grass peat bog and diverse aquatic flora, offers unique landscape photography opportunities. The historic trees and swan pond of Behrenhoff Landscape Park provide picturesque settings, especially during spring blooms or autumn colors. The vibrant wild flowers and insect life at the Hill for wild bees are also excellent subjects.
The region's geological history is evident at Söllkensee near Potthagen. This lake was formed in the 19th century through peat extraction in the 'Küsterbäcks Moor', which itself is a meltwater channel of the Greifswald terminal moraine. This illustrates the impact of Ice Age processes on the landscape.


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