Zarrenthiner Kiessee is an artificial lake region located in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Formed from gravel extraction, the lake is approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) long and 0.3 miles (0.5 km) wide, surrounded by largely agricultural landscapes. This area provides diverse opportunities for outdoor activities, including several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and jogging. The region's mix of water bodies and agricultural land offers varied terrain suitable for active recreation.
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51.8km
02:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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35.8km
01:27
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.2km
01:57
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.3km
01:38
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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42.4km
02:27
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.8km
02:30
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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43.0km
02:44
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.16km
01:35
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:19
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.85km
01:14
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.24km
01:05
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10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.5km
01:05
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.4km
01:42
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.71km
00:50
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.14km
00:48
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Zarrenthiner Kiessee is an artificial lake located in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) long and 0.3 miles (0.5 km) wide, formed from gravel extraction. The lake is recognized for its very good microbiological bathing water quality.
The Zarrenthiner Kiessee region offers diverse opportunities for outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The surrounding agricultural landscapes and the lake itself provide varied terrain for these sports.
Yes, the region features several road cycling routes, ranging from easy rides on paved surfaces to more moderate options. These routes often pass through natural and cultural landscapes. Find options in the Road Cycling Routes around Zarrenthiner Kiessee guide.
Touring cyclists can explore routes that may include historical sites such as Alt Plestlin Manor, St. Marienkirche Jarmen, and Schloss Wieck. These routes often traverse varied landscapes, including forests and other lakes. Refer to the Cycling around Zarrenthiner Kiessee guide for more information.
Yes, the area around Zarrenthiner Kiessee offers pleasant routes for hiking. Paths often overlap with cycling routes, providing opportunities to explore the agricultural surroundings and the lake. Discover options in the Hiking around Zarrenthiner Kiessee guide.
The eastern shore of Zarrenthiner Kiessee features a supervised 300-meter long beach section with a large water slide, a pontoon, and playgrounds, making it suitable for families. Additionally, there are Family-friendly hikes around Zarrenthiner Kiessee available.
Zarrenthiner Kiessee is a unique storage site for wooden shipwrecks and ship parts salvaged from the Baltic Sea. The lake also features a supervised beach section with recreational facilities like a water slide and playgrounds. Discussions have occurred regarding an archaeological open-water museum for divers.
More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the Zarrenthiner Kiessee region on komoot. The outdoor activities and routes in the area have received an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the region offers easy routes suitable for beginners, particularly for cycling on mostly paved surfaces. For hiking, there are Easy hikes around Zarrenthiner Kiessee available. Traffic-free options are also listed in specific guides.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, Cycling around Zarrenthiner Kiessee, and Hiking around Zarrenthiner Kiessee. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, routes from bus stations, and traffic-free bike rides.
An official website specifically for Zarrenthiner Kiessee is not readily available. For inquiries related to bathing water quality, the health department (GA VG Standort Greifswald) can be reached at +49 3834 8760-2403.

