Malchow Swing Bridge – View of the Island Town of Malchow loop from Inselstadt Malchow

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Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

Malchow

Malchow Swing Bridge – View of the Island Town of Malchow loop from Inselstadt Malchow

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Malchow Swing Bridge – View of the Island Town of Malchow loop from Inselstadt Malchow

01:39

6.33km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.26 km for 22 m

After 5.21 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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856 m

St. John's Church, Malchow

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The Malchow town church only reached its present location with its new construction under master builder Georg Daniel in the years 1870 to 1873. Unstable ground conditions and frequent destruction …

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1.22 km

Malchow Swing Bridge

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Every hour, the bridge opens - depending on the traffic delay for pedestrians and cyclists 10 to 30 minutes.

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1.82 km

View over Lake Malchow

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From the jetty a wonderful view of Malchow.

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2.38 km

View of the Island Town of Malchow

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In the monastery cafe there are delicious homemade cakes, the monastery church is home to an organ museum.

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2.53 km

Malchow Monastery Church

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A huge brick church with neat gables is visible from afar. The monastery complex with museum and studios is elevated above the lake. Some of the buildings are in need …

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4.11 km

View of the island town

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From the side where the Malchow monastery church is located, you have a beautiful view of the island city 👍😃🚲

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5.76 km

Historic Architecture in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte

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6.33 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

1.54 km

1.12 km

792 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

1.09 km

900 m

440 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

8°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2025,Mecklenburg Vorpommern/ Malchow

The climatic health resort of Malchow is nestled amidst blue lakes and expansive forests in the western Mecklenburg Lake District, while the island itself is located directly in Lake Malchow. Two special eye-catchers are the swing bridge, which opens every hour, and the earthen dam, which connects the island to the mainland. From the observation tower of the majestic monastery …

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December 4, 2025,#27...Inselstadt Malchow🌊💫⛴️♥️Kloster zu Malchow⛪️

Today's choice was between a hiking tour with "Just Nature" or "Highlights in a Town in the Mecklenburg Lake District" 🤔🤔🤔

Kerstin chose the island town of Malchow 🌊⛴️⚓️.

It was a great choice by Kerstin... Malchow on Lake Malchow is well worth a visit. Lots of lake views, a festively decorated town center

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