Klosterdreieck - Round tour

Three places form a triangle around the Lake Schaalsee and connect the three great monasteries of Rehna, Zarrentin and Ratzeburg that are in the brick Gothic style.

You go from place to place along the Nonnenweg ("Nuns' Way"), the Bischofsweg ("Bishops' Way") and on the mediaeval pilgrim trails of the abbot Ernestus. Experience a colourful mosaic of forests, lakes, fields and pastures, with small villages with an interesting history here and there.

History is all around you: brick architecture, village churches, restored stately homes and manor houses and lovingly furnished museums are all part of your holiday experience. On this circular route, you will cross the old border between the two Germanys several times. A diverse range of flora and fauna has developed here and you can see kingfishers, sea eagles and cranes here.

• Villages and towns on the way: Rehna – Breesen – Kneese – Lassahn – Zarrentin – Seedorf – Salem – Ratzeburg – Schlagsdorf – Dechow (attention - rooms in Dechow only for more than 20 persons) – Demern – Rehna
• difficulty: 5 days, 20 km each day
• trail signs: signs - "Nonnenweg", "Mönch-Ernestus-Weg", "Bischofsweg"
• distance total: circa 90 km
• best time to travel: May (rapeseed blossom) and second half of October (autuum leaves, magnificent colours)

You will find more information, helpful advice and hosts along the Klosterdreieck at Kloster- and Stadtinformation Rehna (see blue box)