Reddelich: Orchard Trail and Village Traditions
Accommodation in Reddelich
An orchard trail is a highlight of a visit to Reddelich
Reddelich is particularly easy to explore via the orchard trail, which runs through the villages of Reddelich, Brodhagen and Steffenshagen. The network of paths is 12 km long and can be used in sections on foot or by bicycle. You can tailor your outing to individual sections or include the network in your travel plans as a longer walking or cycling loop. The public car park on the B105 in Reddelich is also the starting point of the orchard trail. The trail is also accessible by public transport, including bus and train. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Reddelich, the orchard trail can be a useful point of reference when choosing where to stay.
Play and exercise along the trail
There is a large playground with six play features along the orchard trail in Reddelich. These include a wooden xylophone, sound blocks, a bird-call module, a nature-themed memory game, a spinning game and a collection of tree cross-sections. The range brings together different kinds of play: sound, nature motifs, memory and movement sit side by side. For families looking to combine time outdoors with a visit to a playground, this is a distinctive part of what Reddelich has to offer. You can make it a focus in its own right or include it in your day’s plans along with one section of the orchard trail.
Trees planted for significant occasions
In Reddelich, there is a tradition of planting a tree to mark special family occasions, including births, weddings and other family events, as well as in remembrance. The planting is therefore linked to specific moments in the lives of individuals and families. Alongside the paths and play facilities, it gives the place a local tradition connected with personal events.
The Reddelich Fruit Ark plans group harvest activities for residents, families and children, as well as an annual apple festival. These plans put communal harvesting and a festival celebrating apples at the heart of the event. Another specific date was the municipality of Reddelich’s traditional village festival, held from 3 to 5 July 2026, the first weekend in July. The two occasions are different in character: the harvest activities and apple festival are planned for the Fruit Ark, while the village festival took place as a multi-day community celebration.
Walking, cycling and Brick Gothic architecture
Another route to explore is the Hanseatic Way. It passes through Reddelich along historic trade routes between Hamburg and Szczecin and is described as a walking and cycling route. When exploring Reddelich, you can therefore consider both the orchard trail, with its 12 km network of paths, and a route connected to historic trade routes. The two descriptions offer different perspectives on the paths in the area; there is no need to plan them as one continuous route.
The Doberan Minster in Bad Doberan is a cultural attraction nearby. It is one of the most significant examples of North German Brick Gothic architecture. If you would like to include architecture in your trip in addition to the orchard trail and local traditions, you can consider the minster as another point of interest. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can weigh up whether Reddelich appeals to you mainly for its paths and village traditions, or whether you would also like to include the nearby minster in your holiday plans.
Other places to consider when planning your holiday: Hohenfelde, Börgerende-Rethwisch, Retschow, Bartenshagen-Parkentin, Nienhagen, Admannshagen-Bargeshagen, Heiligendamm and Steffenshagen.
For the regional travel overview: Amt Bad Doberan-Land.
