Right on our doorstep stands the Klüschenberg, rising to a height of 91 metres – a place steeped in history and full of tranquillity, which still poses little mysteries for historians to this day.
Klause or Klü?
The origin of the mountain’s name is not entirely clear. One theory dates back to the 16th century, when genuine wine was still being grown on the region’s sun-kissed southern slopes. The word ‘Klüschen’ may have been derived during this period from a cosy ‘Klause’ – a shady retreat where winegrowers would stop for a rest after a day’s work. Those who prefer a more pragmatic explanation might favour the second interpretation of the name: according to this, the syllable ‘Klü’ simply refers to a hill rising above marshy terrain.
A gem for Plau.
Whichever story you prefer – we owe the beautiful park that now envelops the hill to a very special vision from the mid-19th century. The town forester at the time, Dietrich Fockenbrock, created a small green masterpiece here: On the town side, he designed an elegant landscape park which flows seamlessly into a deep, shady woodland park on the southern side. Plau am See still honours this art of gardening today: as well as having its own street in the town, a monument in the middle of the park also commemorates the creative forester.
