Userin on Lake Userin

On Lake Userin

Lake Userin lies on the eastern shore of Userin and is part of Müritz National Park. It is about four kilometres long and one kilometre wide. These approximate dimensions give an idea of the lake’s size without reducing it to a single viewpoint or a particular activity. If you want your trip to focus mainly on the water, Userin has a bathing area in the village. It was redesigned in 2013 and has an extensive non-swimmer area. For families who want to take their children to the water, this area is a specific feature of the bathing area.

Fishing is also possible on Lake Userin, but only in designated locations: in the village of Userin, fishing is permitted from a boat, from existing structures and at open sections of the shore. If this is a priority for your stay, you can take these options into account. The bathing area and the fishing spots represent different ways to spend time by the lake.

Half-timbered church and bell

The small church in Userin stands on a hill and is built using half-timbering. It was consecrated in 1778. Another historical detail is the bronze bell in the freestanding bell tower: it dates from 1747 and is therefore older than the church’s consecration. The architecture, location and bell make this a destination in its own right for travellers interested not only in nature but also in regional architectural and cultural history.

The church invites visitors to pause and pray. Those interested in the church can thus experience both its historic appearance and its described use.

Walking the pilgrimage route

The Userin–Wesenberg section of the pilgrimage route is about 12.5 kilometres long. It leads from Userin’s half-timbered church along the paved Groß Quassower Weg towards Groß Quassow and is marked with an M. The route description thus combines a specific starting point, a named section and a clearly identifiable trail marker. This is a different way to experience Userin than spending time at the bathing area or visiting the church.

A hiking trail along Lake Userin can also be chosen to access Userin on the pilgrimage route. Those who enjoy walking can consider this lakeside access and the approximately 12.5-kilometre Userin–Wesenberg section as different aspects of the pilgrimage route experience. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can use these interests to shape your trip: would you mainly like to spend time by the water, make room for a day’s walk or include a visit to the church? These interests can help define the kind of trip you want, without requiring a particular type of accommodation.

Other places for orientation: Möllenbeck, Hohenzieritz, Blumenholz, Godendorf, Wokuhl-Dabelow, Klein Vielen, Blankensee and Carpin.

For the broader travel overview: Amt Neustrelitz-Land.