Lütow: Nature and Millennia-Old Traces
Accommodation in Lütow
Lütow combines distinctive natural landscapes with traces of times long past. In the Südspitze Gnitz nature reserve, botanical highlights sit alongside habitats for native wildlife. There is also a five-kilometre circular route along the Achterwasser, a bathing spot in the nature reserve, and the Lütow megalithic tomb. Anyone interested in nature observation and archaeology will find plenty of ways to shape their stay here.
Naturpark Usedom - Blick von Lütow auf das Achterwasser
Photo: André Fleckenstein via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature and Views on the Gnitz Peninsula
The Südspitze Gnitz nature reserve is known for orchids, silver grass and sand everlasting flowers. It also provides a habitat for otters, moor and grass frogs, grass snakes and white-tailed eagles. This diversity encompasses plants and animals that shape the different habitats in the protected area. The species mentioned are a good reason to explore Lütow’s natural side during your stay.
A prominent viewpoint is the 32-metre-high Weiße Berg on the Gnitz Peninsula. From there, the view extends across the Achterwasser and over Krumminer Wiek and the Peenestrom. Ancient-looking pines characterise the hill; Usedom’s largest sand martin colony is also located here. The views and birdlife give the place its own character and complement the botanical highlights of the southern tip.
The Südspitze Gnitz Circular Route
The Südspitze Gnitz circular route is five kilometres long. It starts in Lütow, follows the Achterwasser and continues to Mövenort. Its length gives you a specific point of reference when planning the route for the day. If you plan to take this particular route, you can choose Lütow as your location when searching for a holiday apartment: this is where the route begins.
Along the Achterwasser section, reed beds line the route. They provide important refuges for otters, tufted ducks and coots; white-tailed eagles can also be spotted there.
A Bathing Spot and a Rest Stop Along the Way
There is a bathing spot in Lütow at the southern tip of the Gnitz Peninsula, right in the middle of the nature reserve. As bathing conditions and local access may change, it is best to check both before your visit. This lets you include a swim in your plans while taking local conditions into account.
For a break along the circular route, consider the “Pott & Pann” restaurant at the nature camping site. It serves regional dishes, coffee and homemade cake. Check whether the restaurant is open before visiting. The place to stop for a break and the bathing spot are separate destinations: one is part of the route, while the other is at the southern tip in the nature reserve.
Megalithic Tomb and Historical Traces
The Lütow megalithic tomb is the oldest megalithic tomb on Usedom and dates from the Neolithic period, around 3000 BC. It is a passage grave enclosed by a rectangular mound.
During an excavation of the megalithic tomb in 1936, numerous weapons and flint objects, as well as amber jewellery, were found dating from the Funnelbeaker culture and the Bronze Age.
Another historic landmark is Netzelkow village church: the bells in its freestanding bell tower date from the 15th century. The parish barn is also an interesting tourist spot in Lütow. On the Achterwasser, a yacht mooring is another point of interest in the Lütow area.
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Return to the overview of the wider region: Amt Am Peenestrom.
