Loosen Up for a Change
Dense reeds build up in front of us, forming a living wall several meters high. “We’re supposed to go through there? “I ask incredulously. But just a few paddle strokes later, a small crevice opens in the filigree reed, and we steer our kayaks through the narrow alley ahead of us. Under the keels are only a few centimeters of water, and we slowly zigzag our way through this labyrinth. Small channels like these are easy to find in the Mecklenburg Lake District, helping to hop from one lake to the other.
With over 2000 small and large lakes and more than 25,000 kilometers of canals and rivers, this region between the Baltic Sea and Berlin is a playground for water sports enthusiasts. The largest lake in the area, Lake Müritz, is also the largest German lake entirely located on German territory. Mecklenburg has three national parks—more than any other state; there are
