Sanitz: Village Church, Blacksmith’s Shop and Trails

Sanitz combines architectural history with a variety of ways to explore the surrounding area. The village church and Old Blacksmith’s Shop offer different historical points of interest; in Groß Lüsewitz, which is part of Sanitz, the manor house of Schloss Groß Lüsewitz adds to the local history. For time outdoors, there is a 36-kilometre circular route and the Kleine Waldrunde hiking trail, each with a clearly distinct course. Train and bus information, as well as the farm shop, provide additional practical points of reference for planning your trip.

Village Church, Old Blacksmith’s Shop and Local History Room

Sanitz village church was built in the 13th century. The substantial fieldstone building has a half-timbered tower. The altar features paintings by Rudolph Suhrlandt dating from around 1800. The building therefore brings together a medieval construction date and painted decoration from a considerably later period. If you are interested in architecture and furnishings, you can take both periods into account when considering the church.

The Old Blacksmith’s Shop in Sanitz is a late-Baroque oak half-timbered building and was first mentioned in a document in 1798. The year therefore refers to its first documentary mention, not its construction date. The courtyard of the Old Blacksmith’s Shop is a listed historic site; it cannot be viewed directly because it is on private property. This access restriction is important to bear in mind if you include the blacksmith’s shop in your plans.

The Sanitz Local History Room is part of the Sanitz community centre. It is another named cultural point of interest alongside the historic buildings.

Manor House and Park in Groß Lüsewitz

The manor house of Schloss Groß Lüsewitz is located in Groß Lüsewitz, which is part of Sanitz. It was built between 1896 and 1898 in the Neo-Renaissance style. A landscaped park adjoins the manor house and was expanded to include an equestrian competition ground after 1970. The house and park therefore reflect different periods: the manor house was built in the late 19th century, while the park was expanded later. The close connection between the building and the landscaped park is a distinctive feature of the site.

Circular Route or Kleine Waldrunde

The 36-kilometre circular route starts at Sanitz station and passes through Wendfeld, Reppelin, Wendorf, Neu-Wendorf, Stormsdorf, Zarnewanz, Tessin and Horst before returning to Sanitz. Its length and the sequence of named places provide a concrete framework for planning a longer trip. By contrast, the Kleine Waldrunde Sanitz is a hiking trail that leads north from the old village in Sanitz, through a wooded area and along sandy clearings.

The descriptions focus on different aspects: the circular route is specified by its length, starting point and sequence of places, while the Kleine Waldrunde is described by its direction, wooded area and terrain. You can use this information to decide whether you prefer a measured circular route passing through several named places or a hiking trail through woodland and along sandy clearings. No walking or travel time is given for either route; allow for the 36-kilometre circular route as a separate time commitment.

Transport and Regional Produce

On the municipality’s mobility page, you can search for train connections to and from Sanitz ZOB. It also provides a general overview of bus departure times from Sanitz ZOB. Check the current connections and departure times for your specific journey to make sure your plans match your intended travel time.

The Sanitz farm shop offers a wide range of fresh regional products. Availability may vary. The farm shop therefore provides a specific connection to regional produce, without implying that a particular selection will be available on every visit.

Discover more destinations: Gubkow, Warnemünde, Amt Mecklenburgische Schweiz, Reppelin, Groß Lüsewitz, Kühlungsborn, Neubukow, Gehlsdorf.

For the regional travel overview: Rostock.