Medow: Village Church, Canal and Peenetal Circular Route
Accommodation in Medow
Medow brings together a canal flowing through the district, a village church whose history dates back to the 15th century, and the Peenetal Circular Route, which also passes through the village. Here, impressions of the landscape, a cycling trip and local history come together—a fascinating mix for anyone looking for more than a single sight when choosing a vacation destination.
Peene-South Canal and Cycling Route
The Peene-South Canal flows through the district of Medow and is easy to spot from the cycle path. For anyone who enjoys cycling, the Peenetal Circular Route offers a longer tour to follow: it is 140 kilometers long and divided into three stages. These details give the route a clear length and structure, without implying any particular daily itinerary.
The circular route passes through Medow and by the former horse stable and estate smithy. The word “former” is part of the history of this place and should be kept in mind when looking at the route: the horse stable and estate smithy are of interest here as former parts of the estate, not as an indication of their current use. Anyone interested in historic farm buildings will find another specific point of interest along the route, in addition to the canal and church.
Medow is also located on federal highway B 199. The Hanseatic city of Anklam lies about 10 kilometers to the east. This provides additional context for the village itself: while the canal and cycling route bring the landscape and movement to the fore, the location on B 199 points to the road connection and to Anklam as a nearby city.
The Village Church and Its Architectural History
Medow village church is a plastered brick building with a core dating from the 15th century. It was extended to the south in 1695. Around 1900, it was remodeled in the neo-Gothic style and given an attached tower with a curved dome and lantern. During a comprehensive renovation in 1900, the church acquired its present appearance; it was rededicated on February 12, 1901. Its different construction phases make the church a fascinating subject for anyone interested in the development of historic village buildings.
The interior furnishings also combine different art-historical influences. They include a Baroque pulpit altar with Solomonic columns from around 1700 and a Romantic organ by P. B. Völkner. The church’s stained-glass windows and bells come from the abbey church in Stolpe. The pulpit altar, organ, windows and bells each offer their own way of exploring the history of the furnishings, rather than viewing the church only through its exterior.
A Brief Overview of Local History
Medow was first mentioned in a document in 1310. The Slavic place name means something like “honey village.” Another turning point came in 1720: under the Treaty of Stockholm, Medow became part of the Kingdom of Prussia and was designated a “royal village” under King Frederick William I. The parish seat was also moved to Medow, where the local chapel had to be enlarged. The history of Medow manor house dates back to the Middle Ages. These different details—the place name, political history, parish seat and manor house—offer several perspectives on the village’s past.
When searching for a holiday apartment in Medow, these interests may help guide your choice: are cycling and the stages of the Peenetal Circular Route your priority, or would you rather focus on the village church and local history? Medow brings both themes together, without requiring you to limit your trip to just one way of exploring.
Other places at the same level: Ducherow, Neuenkirchen, Sarnow, Rossin, Postlow, Boldekow, Iven and Neetzow.
For the main travel overview: Amt Anklam-Land.
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