Walk around the monastery pond

The monastery pond is located in the middle of the recreation area of Neuzelle and directly in front of the gates of the Neuzelle Monastery. Around the small pond, there are many seating areas from where you can let your gaze wander over the monastery pond and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the monastery complex. The lively activity of the numerous ducks and the swan couple is a huge fun for young and old.The monastery pond was once created by the Cistercian monks. It is fed by the small Dorche, which winds its way for many kilometers to Neuzelle. The small pond once served for fish farming and self-sufficiency of the monks.Later, the Neuzelle monastery brewery used the ice in the winter months. Large blocks of ice were transported from the monastery pond to the brewerys ice cellar and used for cooling.Today, fish farming (privately) is again operated in the monastery pond. Once a year, you can then buy the fish freshly caught.During the monastery period, the monastery pond was much larger than what we see today. And on the island, there was a beautiful little house. Today, the beaver feels at home here and the many water birds use it as a sleeping and breeding place.Difficulty level: easy, suitable for wheelchair usersSights along the route: Neuzelle Monastery, Monastery Brewery, Leaning Chapel, Games ParkOn-site information: Neuzelle Visitor InformationMaps / Literature: Neuzelle Holiday PlannerCatering: Neuzelle Monastery Inn, Landhotel Prinz Albrecht, Wild Monastery KitchenArrival and departure: by car A12 exit Müllrose or exit A12 Frankfurt (Oder) and continue on the B112by train RE 1 and then RB 11