Discover Groß-Stresow on Stresow Bay

Groß-Stresow combines the landscape of Stresow Bay with scenic trails, traces of history and special natural attractions. The village is situated on Stresow Bay on the Rügischer Bodden lagoon. From an elevated position, you can enjoy views across the bay; along the coastal route near Muglitzer Ort, the vistas extend to the northern tip of Vilm Island as well as to Reddevitzer Höft and Zickersches Höft on the Mönchgut peninsula. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can choose between active days of hiking, cycling tours, swimming breaks and cultural and historical discoveries here.

Landscape between the Bodden lagoon and the nature reserve

The landscape includes the “Quellsumpf Ziegensteine bei Groß Stresow” nature reserve, which forms part of the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve. There is a small rest area at the Ziegensteine. This allows you to combine experiencing nature with a mindful break, without reducing the area to a single excursion destination. The combination of open views across the water and the varied paths in the surroundings of Groß-Stresow is particularly appealing.

Swimming opportunities are also part of the regional experience: the “Mönchgut – Großsteingräber und Bodden” hiking trail runs along Stresow Bay, where there are many opportunities for swimming. If you would like to plan your days flexibly, this combination of hiking and water is a useful consideration when choosing your accommodation.

Hiking and cycling with different focuses

For a hike combining a train journey with a landscape experience, the approximately 8.5 km route from Putbus to Groß-Stresow is a good choice. It combines a ride on the historic narrow-gauge railway “Rasender Roland” with the walk from the “Seelvitz” stop towards Groß-Stresow. The approximate route length is relevant to planning your day, while the change between train journey and walk divides the excursion into two distinct sections.

Another option is the 13 km, easy “Mönchgut – Großsteingräber und Bodden” hiking route, which leads through Groß-Stresow with little elevation gain. It is suitable for anyone who prefers a longer route with little uphill walking. Cyclists can use the “Auf Fürst Maltes Spuren” cycle touring route, which runs through Groß-Stresow. There is also an opportunity to stop for refreshments in the village along this cycle route. The excursions therefore clearly differ in terms of mode of transport and daily rhythm: one focuses on the combination of narrow-gauge railway and walking, while another is an easy hike or a cycling tour.

Prussian Columns and places of remembrance

Groß-Stresow also has a distinctive historical character. A column was erected on an elevation paved with natural stone and bore the statue of Frederick William I, made of Saxon sandstone and measuring more than three metres. The 15-metre-high Stresow Prussian Column was dismantled in 1991 because it was in danger of collapsing; in 2014, the last of the two Prussian Columns was re-erected. These differing historical details are among the traces that make the village interesting beyond its landscape.

The “Verräterhaus” commemorates the battle between Prussia, Denmark and Sweden near Groß-Stresow during the Northern War. A statue of the Prussian King Frederick William I stands in front of today’s museum in the Verräterhaus. Anyone interested in history can include these places in their travel plans and add a cultural and historical perspective to their stay.

Choose accommodation that suits your own travel rhythm

When looking for a holiday apartment in Groß-Stresow, it is worth deciding on your preferred daily rhythm first. If you would like to combine nature, activity, water and history, choose your accommodation based on your personal balance between active and more relaxing days during your holiday.

For further travel planning, you can also discover Kasnevitz, Pastitz, Neuendorf, Güstelitz, Lauterbach, Vilmnitz and Lonvitz.

For the higher-level travel overview: Putbus.