Dannenwalde Bike Hiking Church

The octagonal Dannenwalde church, which is now a listed building, was built in 1821 by master builder Hermann from Zehdenick (1784-1842) in the neo-Gothic style to replace a dilapidated medieval church.

This building was commissioned by the patron and lord of Dannenwalde Castle, the Vice-Landmarschall and Commendator of the Order of St. John, Ferdinand von Waldow (1765-1830). Through his spiritual wife Albertine, Dannenwalde Castle became a place of lively intellectual life for a time. 

The church, which also houses the remains of the tombstone of two Lebus bishops "von Waldow" from the 15th century, was used for church services until 1975. After that it fell into disrepair and was looted but saved from destruction thanks to the commitment of the churchwarden.

In 1994, the Dannenwalder Förderkeis Kultur und Kirche am Weg e.V. was founded to revive the church.

Thanks to the great - also financial - commitment of the von Waldow family and with the help of subsidies from the state, the regional church and the German Foundation for Monument Protection, the exterior of the church was restored to its former beauty in 1998.

Restoration of the interior, which has only been renovated so far, is still pending.

Today, exhibitions, concerts, readings and church services are held here during the summer months.