Rhinow: Rhinluch, Hills and Lilienthal History
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Rhinow lies on the southern edge of the Rhinluch and at the foot of the Rhinow Hills, which reach heights of up to 110 metres. Two distinct landscape features shape the town: the Rhinluch and the Rhinow Hills. The town’s history, including its links to Otto Lilienthal and the town church, leaves further traces. When choosing a holiday destination, you can first consider whether the landscape, the history of aviation or architectural history is of particular interest to you. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is also worth distinguishing between Rhinow’s own sights and other destinations in the wider Havelland travel region.
Lilienthal’s History and the Town Church
Otto Lilienthal settled in Rhinow in 1893 to set up a workshop there for his gliders. A monument in Lilienthal Platz commemorates him and traces the first controlled flight in history. The historic settlement and the monument offer different points of focus: one tells of Lilienthal’s plans in Rhinow, while the other preserves the flight as a subject of remembrance. Anyone interested in the history of aviation will find two specific points of connection in the town.
The Rhinow Town Church opens a separate chapter in the town’s history. Its core is a Gothic fieldstone building dating from the 13th century. Inside, the wall paintings date from the 18th century; life-size figures of Peter and Paul flank the wooden pulpit altar from 1734. Different periods of history thus sit side by side in the same church interior. The town church can be visited by appointment. Arrange your visit in advance if you would like to see the interior.
Nature and Cycling in the Havelland
In the wider Havelland travel region, Lake Gülper See is a particular draw for nature lovers. On the south shore, a roughly 1.5-kilometre-long educational trail with illustrated information panels invites visitors to observe birds. During spring and autumn migration, up to 100,000 geese and hundreds of cranes gather at the lake, along with numerous waders, ducks and egrets. For planning your birdwatching visit, note that migration takes place in spring and autumn. The educational trail and observing migratory birds are two different ways to enjoy a nature-focused stay in the Havelland.
Cyclists also have different options for planning a trip in the Havelland. The numbered junction system makes it possible to put together individual cycling routes. The Havelland Cycle Route runs through the Havelländisches Luch via Nauen, Ribbeck and Rathenow to the Westhavelland Nature and Star Park. It is mostly paved, flat and pleasant to ride. If cycling is one of your travel interests, you can choose between a route you put together yourself and the Havelland Cycle Route.
Culture in the Wider Havelland
Those wishing to explore Lilienthal’s history beyond Rhinow will find further dedicated sites in the wider Havelland. The Lilienthal-Centrum Stölln features an exhibition of national significance. The Lilienthal Trail in Stölln connects the centre with the IL 62 “Lady Agnes” at the foot of Gollenberg. You can choose between an exhibition visit and a themed route as two different ways to explore the subject of Lilienthal.
The Westhavelland Nature Park Centre also offers its own regional focus: visitors of all ages can experience topics including the lowland landscape, the renaturation of the Lower Havel, Germany’s last great bustards and Germany’s first Star Park. These examples broaden the view of the Havelland, while Rhinow’s own points of interest include the landscape around the Rhinluch, Lilienthal’s history and the town church. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore first decide whether you want to focus your trip on Rhinow itself or on the wider range of themes across the Havelland.
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