Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow: Nature and Village Culture

Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow brings together natural landscapes, village history, and summer culture. Hohenselchow lies on a ridge at the edge of Lower Oder Valley National Park. In Groß Pinnow, the village church tells of a turbulent past; in Hohenselchow, an estate ensemble and the church are protected as historic monuments. There is also a summer theater and a petting zoo in Groß Pinnow. If you would like to combine nature and culture on your trip, you will find a range of options within the municipality.

A Ridge and a Protected Natural Area

The “Trockenrasen Groß Pinnow” FFH site covers around 8 hectares and lies within the municipality of Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow. Hohenselchow itself is situated on a ridge at the edge of Lower Oder Valley National Park. The village’s natural character is shaped by a clearly defined protected area and its location on the edge of a national park. You can consider this a distinct focus for your vacation planning alongside the area’s historical and cultural attractions.

Village Churches, an Estate, and Theater

The village church in Groß Pinnow was rebuilt after the Thirty Years’ War and is considered a worthwhile attraction. In Hohenselchow, the church and the estate, with its farm building and remains of the park, are protected as historic monuments. Those interested in local history and historic buildings will find several traces of the past: the rebuilding of the church in Groß Pinnow and the protected estate ensemble in Hohenselchow.

The summer theater in Hohenselchow also has a special story behind it: an old warehouse was turned into a small theater with a raised stage and nostalgic cinema seats. Separately, the Senfkorn theater group stages a summer comedy each year, with around ten performances. You can check specific dates before your trip. Groß Pinnow also has a petting zoo where children can enjoy an experience.

The Uckermark as a Broader Travel Destination

Looking at Hohenselchow-Groß Pinnow in a broader context, the Uckermark offers further nature-related attractions. The region has more than 500 lakes, as well as thousands of smaller ponds, kettle holes, bogs, streams, and rivers. Uckermärkische Seen Nature Park is located in the lake-rich, gently rolling Uckermark. Its landscape includes terminal moraine ridges, hilly ground moraines, inland dunes, channel lakes, and peatlands with flowing water. The Uckermark has a total of 1,200 kilometers of marked hiking trails; more than 600 kilometers of hiking trails are signposted in the nature park, along with over 150 kilometers of water routes for paddling.

Another nature attraction in the region is Lower Oder Valley National Park, on the eastern edge of the Uckermark, directly connected to the Oder River and neighboring Poland. Visitors can paddle along several routes through narrow former channels of the Oder, accompanied by certified canoe guides. Tours run from May or July through November. If guided canoe trips appeal to you, this seasonal activity is one way to plan a visit to the Uckermark as a whole.

Technology and Culture in the Region

Gramzow Railway Museum offers a different focus. It features historic railway vehicles from different periods, exhibitions on track construction, workshop operations, and railway operations and traffic services, as well as technical installations outdoors and in buildings. On operating days, visitors can ride on historic railway vehicles and drive handcars themselves. If you are planning a ride, check the operating days in advance.

The Rafting Festival in Lychen is another distinctive regional event: it is held every year on the Oberpfuhlpromenade. Both days feature an entertainment program and hands-on activities for children and adults. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can decide whether to focus on the municipality’s nature and village culture or include other, independent destinations in the Uckermark.

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