Zernien: Höhenweg, forest swimming pool and Riebrau half-timbered church
Accommodation in Zernien
Ridge, hiking trail and forest swimming pool
Zernien lies on the ridge of the Upper Drawehn. At 142 metres, Hoher Mechtin is the highest point in the Wendland, and the Drawehn Höhenweg passes over it. There is also a forest swimming pool on the edge of town and historic churches in the municipality. These different points of interest offer various possible focuses for your trip to Zernien. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you might first consider whether you are mainly interested in hiking, swimming or discovering historic buildings.
On foot to Hoher Mechtin
From the signposted hiking car park in Spranz, the Drawehn Höhenweg, part of the Wendland circular route, leads directly to the observation tower on Hoher Mechtin along a 2.0-kilometre route. The tower can only be reached on foot. The Höhenweg also passes over the 142-metre-high Hoher Mechtin. Those who want to explore the landscape on foot will therefore find both a named peak and a precisely described route to the tower.
Swimming at Waldbad Zernien
Waldbad Zernien is located on the edge of town along the Drawehn Höhenweg; its pool is heated. Five swimming lanes, each 25 metres long, give the pool a clear layout. There is also a water slide in the adjacent non-swimmer area. The swimming pool also has a parent-and-child area with a baby paddling pool and playground. The areas described are laid out differently: swimming lanes sit alongside a non-swimmer area and a separate parent-and-child area. When choosing activities, families can consider which of these areas would make their time swimming together most enjoyable.
Half-timbered churches with histories of their own
Riebrau half-timbered church was built between 1759 and 1763. Oak timber from the Göhrde was used in its construction. The west tower is also a defining feature of the structure: around half of it is integrated into the building. Inside, six columns support the rounded, vaulted wooden ceiling. The church was renovated inside and out from 2000 to 2001; since then, it has largely regained its original appearance. The construction period, materials and interior give the church several specific features to look out for if you are interested in regional architectural history.
Another church history leads to Gülden. After the church there had become so dilapidated that entering it was considered life-threatening, P. Georg Leopold Küchenthal arranged for a new building to be constructed. It was dedicated on 7 January 1787. The new building is therefore clearly distinct from the history of the older, dilapidated church. Riebrau and Gülden represent different historical details: the former offers the design and features of a half-timbered church, while the latter tells the documented story of a new building constructed in the 18th century.
Golf and nature on the same grounds
At the Golf-Club an der Göhrde, tee times have been compulsory since 2020. The club has had an 18-hole course since 2000. If golf is the focus of your stay, you should take this tee-time rule into account when planning your day. The natural environment is also among the features described: the grounds are home to biotopes, rare butterflies, red deer that come and go, and squirrels. This means you can consider the golf course in your travel plans not only by the number of holes, but also by the habitats and animals found on the grounds.
More places with their own pages to explore: Lemgow, Woltersdorf, Jameln, Göhrde, Neu Darchau, Lüchow, Damnatz and Gartow.
For the broader travel overview: Lüchow-Dannenberg.
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