Himmelpfort Lock – Himmelpfort Monastery Ruins loop from Himmelpfort

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Himmelpfort Lock – Himmelpfort Monastery Ruins loop from Himmelpfort

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Himmelpfort Lock – Himmelpfort Monastery Ruins loop from Himmelpfort

01:33

24.8km

160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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740 m

Himmelpfort Lock

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The first lock between the Haussee and the Stolpsee was built in connection with the navigability of the Woblitz in 1752. In order to accommodate the growing shipping on the …

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840 m

Himmelpfort Monastery Ruins

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This is where Himmelpfort got its name from. In the 13th century, the Cistercian monastery "Coeli Porta" (Heaven's Gate) was founded by Margrave Albrecht. Although the centuries have not been …

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1.79 km

Very nice small shoreline on Moderfitzsee. Ideal for a picnic.

The lake was first mentioned in a document in 1299 (stagnum Westwitz). In addition to 38 other named lakes, it was part of the original equipment of the Himmelpfort monastery.

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2.84 km

Cycle path between Pian and Großer Lychensee

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OK but stylish cycle path, which runs next to the still existing Fürstenberg-Templin trolley route, which is currently being dismantled. The Brandenburg Tour and the Himmelpforter Christmas Trail run along …

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6.13 km

View of Lake Lychen

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Nice view of the Großer Lychensee and the long Werder.

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9.49 km

Wurlsee Bathing Area

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Wurlsee near Lychen, very clean clear water. Very nice swimming area.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wurlsee

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14.0 km

View of the Water City Lychen

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A beautiful place. Unfortunately no longer an insider tip.

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14.8 km

Lychen: Old Town and Historic City Gates

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Margrave Johann I founded the city in 1248. It was given a six-meter high city wall and three gate towers, only a few of which have survived in Fürstenberger and …

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

8.31 km

4.84 km

800 m

749 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.91 km

3.38 km

3.25 km

1.69 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

6°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 26, 2026,Schleuse Himmelpfort – Klosterruine Himmelpfort Runde von Himmelpfort

We wanted to take advantage of the glorious weather and get to know something new again. We also wanted to ride bikes 🚲 and go for a SUP tour. Both are possible here.
Great campsite right on the water and a super cycling area.

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May 29, 2025,Seenrunde Himmelpfort und Lychen

Arriving in Himmelpfort at lunchtime, we immediately hopped on our bikes. The first visit was to Santa Claus, who is unfortunately still on vacation. 😉
Then we headed towards Lychen. Initially on good bike paths, later along Wurlsee on a trail that resembled a cross-country course. 🤭
On our way back from Lychen, the GDR caught up with us again …

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