Visitors find it incredibly disappointing when they encounter a multitude of opinions without any clear perspective.
In the picturesque village of Vollrathsruhe, nestled within the Mecklenburgische Schweiz and Kummerower See nature park, a popular attraction has become a source of disappointment for tourists. The observation tower, built a few years ago to offer scenic views over the Malchiner basin, is currently obstructed by overgrown trees, diminishing the panoramic views that visitors once enjoyed.
The towering trees surrounding the observation tower have grown so high that they now block the view, leaving only a small gap that allows a glimpse of a tiny piece of the Rostock-Berlin railway track. The silhouette of Burg Schlitz, another local landmark, is hidden behind a thicket of leaves from the observation tower.
The responsibility for maintaining the tower and managing the pruning of the trees falls to the local forestry service and the administration of the Mecklenburgische Schweiz nature park. However, a web of responsibilities seems to have arisen, with the agricultural business and the Forestry Office Nossentiner Heide referring each other on the forestry legal question of whether the relevant area is forest.
Tour guide Holger Schröder, who leads travel groups to Teterow, Basedow, and Vollrathsruhe, was disappointed when his group visited the observation tower and found the view to be blocked. Schröder and his guests had anticipated a view over the Malchiner basin but were left disappointed. As a result, Schröder is considering removing Vollrathsruhe from his tour program due to the blocked view from the observation tower.
The State Forestry Office in Malchin has offered to advise forest owners on questions of forest management and landscape-aesthetic aspects, but this remains a poor consolation for Schröder and his guests. Until a solution is found, Schröder can only hope for autumn when the trees shed their leaves for improved visibility.
The future of the observation tower in Vollrathsruhe as an attraction remains uncertain due to the blocked view. The Malchiner See, which is not visible from the observation tower in its current state, is one of the many natural wonders that the Mecklenburgische Schweiz and Kummerower See nature park has to offer. It is hoped that a solution will be found soon to restore the observation tower to its former glory and preserve its place as a must-see attraction in the region.
The towering trees, a part of the home-and-garden landscape in Vollrathsruhe, have interfered with the view from the observation tower, affecting the lifestyle experience of travelers seeking to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Malchiner basin. Tour groups led by Holger Schröder, a travel guide operating in the home-and-garden and travel realm, have been particularly affected, as Schröder contemplates removing Vollrathsruhe from his tour program due to the obstructed view.
