Discover Blowatz: Cycling Routes, Culture and Special Excursions

Blowatz combines a variety of travel experiences: cycling routes lead through the surrounding area, the Farpener Reservoir invites visitors to go hiking, and special cultural sites range from a historic village church to a round wooden pavilion featuring feltwork. For planning a trip that caters to different interests, the area therefore offers several possibilities – from active days on a bicycle to cultural discoveries and craft experiences.

Dreveskirchen Village Church: Organ, Architectural History and Music

One particularly distinctive destination is the Protestant Lutheran village church in Dreveskirchen. The listed brick building dates from the second half of the 13th century and reflects the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. Its furnishings include Baroque pieces, a late Gothic rood cross group and medieval wall paintings. Anyone interested in ecclesiastical art and regional architectural history will find several eras brought together in one building here.

The church is also home to the Paul Schmidt organ, built in 1754. It is considered the oldest surviving Paul Schmidt organ in Mecklenburg and was restored from 1999 to 2001. The instrument can be heard at concerts held during the annual Dreveskirchen Summer of Music. In July and August, the Protestant church is open daily from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; visits are also possible by prior arrangement. This allows a cultural visit to be deliberately incorporated into travel plans without tying it to a specific daily schedule.

Cycling, Hiking and Horse-Riding Experiences

For active days on holiday, the Baltic Coast Cycle Route reaches Blowatz after passing the houses of Wodorf. On this section, it runs along a dedicated cycle path beside the L12 state road. Another connection leads from Groß Strömkendorf along the Breitling via Damekow and Dreveskirchen towards Stove-Boiensdorf. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Blowatz can therefore pay particular attention to whether their preferred focus is on cycling tours, cultural stops along the way or a combination of both.

The Farpener Reservoir offers a different experience of the landscape. It is suitable for hiking and features diverse flora and fauna. In addition, the Blowatz Riding and Driving Club has been organizing equestrian tournaments for many years. The tournament grounds include a thatched judges’ tower; the grounds were gradually developed by the municipality, with the support of the LPG, into a tournament venue. The club’s recreational riders also meet for group rides.

Excursions with History and Craftsmanship

Around 1,200 years ago, a large maritime trading center existed west of Groß Strömkendorf on the Bay of Wismar; it is referred to as old Rerik. This historical reference adds a distant past to today’s routes and sights. Wodorf is also home to a thatched painter’s house, which is one of the attractions in the region around Blowatz. In Heidekaten lies the former workplace of Mecklenburg painter Carl Hinrichs, which is likewise one of the attractions in the region around Blowatz.

The garden of Martina Weiß offers a creative complement to churches, cycling routes and historic sites. Visitors can felt ribbons themselves there; a felting table invites them to try felting on their own. In a round wooden pavilion, Martina Weiß presents felt-and-silk clothing, caps, backpacks and felt seat cushions. This provides a vivid opportunity during the trip not only to view finished exhibits, but also to get to know the material firsthand.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Planning Your Trip

When searching for a holiday apartment in Blowatz, it is worth deciding in advance what rhythm you want for your trip. Cyclists can make the routes described the focus of their stay, while those interested in culture can include Dreveskirchen, Wodorf and Heidekaten in their plans. Anyone looking for nature experiences can take the Farpener Reservoir into account; for a varied day, equestrian tournaments or felting with Martina Weiß are also options. The destinations mentioned thus open up different travel ideas, without every activity having to be the same kind of experience.

For further orientation, you can also look at Neuburg, Boiensdorf, Benz Bei Wismar, Krusenhagen and Hornstorf.

For the overarching travel overview: Amt Neuburg.