South of the cities Barth and Ribnitz-Damgarten begins the Recknitztal region. This is where the river Recknitz winds through marshlands, blooming marshy meadows and colorful fields of rape, poppies and cornflowers. The best way to experience nature is to hike or bike on the Recknitztal-circular-track or to canoe on the river itself. Along the way one finds lovely towns with redbrick and manor houses that are worth seeing as well.