New pilgrim adventure: Three of the monastery attracts with exciting tours!

New pilgrim adventure: Three of the monastery attracts with exciting tours!

As part of the new pilgrimage concept in the "Klosterdreieck", three circular hikes around the historic monasteries in the north German region. This initiative, which has existed since 2022 and includes the former monasteries in Ratzeburg, Rehna and Zarrentin, would like to enable hikers a multi -day experience trip through this picturesque landscape. The hikes lead through the border area of ​​Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and are connected via the Mönch-Ernestus, nun and bishops.

The first tour will take place on May 3, 2025 around the Rehna monastery. Here the topic is "pilgrims and Kneipp" and the route comprises about 17 kilometers. On July 13, the hike around the Ratzeburg Cathedral continues under the motto "Borders then and today" with a length of approx. 24 kilometers. Finally, on September 13, the tour around the Zarrentin monastery with the topic "Wealth of Nature", also around 24 kilometers long. Prior registration is required for each of these events, since the number of participants is limited to a maximum of 30 people. The cost contribution amounts to 35 euros per person. For more information, interested parties can contact the Rehna monastery and city information on 038872/52765 or reach the Grenzhus Schlagsdorf at 038875/20326 for the tours in Ratzeburg and Zarrentin. Details can also be found on the websites of the respective organizations, such as "https://www.ln-online.de/lokales/stormarn/ratzeburg-bad-oldesloe-pilgertouren-im-mlosterdreieck-mit-neuem-konzept-6ikt5l5hzbyntjbkxscme.html" target = "_ blank" rel = "noopener noreferrer"> ln-online reported.

Overview of the hiking opportunities in the monastery triangle

Overall, the entire hiking route in the monastery triangle comprises about 90 kilometers and extends over several stages with a variety of places such as Rehna, Breesen, Kneese, Zarrentin and Ratzeburg. The route can be mastered in a period of at least five days, whereby each stage should be around 20 kilometers long. The terrain is mostly slightly hilly and the hike is possible all year round, with May and the first half of November being particularly recommended. The hiking trails are consistently signposted by the "Nonnenweg", "Mönch-Ernestus-Weg" and "Bischofsweg". Outside of Rehna, Zarrentin and Ratzeburg, there are only limited gastronomic facilities, which is why hikers should take sufficient provisions with them. There are also some hiking -friendly accommodations and campsites available in the region. Local taxi or bus companies can be used for transfers to daily stages, as on the page Mecklenburg-Schwerin described.