Carpin: Beech Forests, Trails and Village History
Accommodation in Carpin
Carpin offers natural attractions to discover in different ways: the ancient beech forests in Serrahn are part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and more than 260 bird species are known in the Serrahn beech forest area. There are also trails with different focuses, a multimedia exhibition and small cultural-history discoveries. When choosing where to stay, you can consider whether you would like to focus mainly on forests and nature, a cycling tour, or also include architectural history in your trip.
Explore the beech forest and nature along different routes
In Serrahn, a multimedia exhibition showcases the special features of the local beech forests. The “The Long Road to the Primeval Forest” nature trail also offers insights into the development and character of these forests in the Serrahn area. The two attractions provide different ways to explore the subject: the exhibition presents the forests’ special features through multimedia, while the nature trail introduces their development and character.
Another route is the Serrahn Forest Adventure Trail. It is 6.5 km long and skirts the UNESCO World Heritage area. Guided hikes are offered along the forest adventure trail from Zinow to Serrahn. The exact distance helps you factor this route into your day’s plans; the guided hikes offer an additional way to explore the trail. The more than 260 known bird species are another interesting point of reference for anyone interested in nature in the Serrahn beech forest area.
Get around by bike or follow a pilgrimage route
The “Green Cyclist” circular route is 24 km long and passes through Zinow, Serrahn, Grünow and Carpin. This designated circular route connects several place names. If you would like to make cycling part of your stay, you can take its length and route into consideration. Another route idea is the Carpin Pilgrimage Route: it includes a suggested route from Burg Stargard to Carpin of around 27 km. The approximate distance is important here; this is a suggested route, not an exact distance.
For getting around by bus, line 619 is relevant: it serves the World Heritage stops Dianenhof near Carpin and Carpin. These options can help you tailor your stay to your plans.
Chapel, forge and a distinctive granite boulder
The area’s architectural history also offers specific discoveries. The chapel in Carpin was built in 1953 as a simple, square wooden structure with a gabled roof. Beside it, in an open bell frame, hangs a bell dating from 1717. The two dates refer to different details: the construction of the chapel and the bell. In Bergfeld, the old forge was handed over to the public as a local history museum in 1985; it is also used as an information point for Müritz National Park.
Near the boundary between Carpin and Bergfeld lies a granite boulder measuring 11 cubic metres. A supposed handprint, with five small hollows, is clearly visible on it. The stone remains at this spot and can be viewed by anyone. In Goldenbaum, the “Checkmate” rest area offers cyclists and walkers a quiet place to take a break. You can also admire a stork’s nest from there. These different discoveries complement the forest and trail attractions with small, specific destinations for your stay.
More places to discover
If you would also like to explore other places in this selection: Möllenbeck, Kratzeburg, Hohenzieritz, Klein Vielen, Blankensee, Godendorf, Blumenholz and Grünow.
For the broader travel overview: Amt Neustrelitz-Land.
