Richtenberg is a municipality in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is 18 km southwest of Stralsund.
Richtenberg was first mentioned in the founding document of the Neuenkamp monastery dated 8 November 1231. It is the oldest documented place in the region. In the foundation deed of the ruling Prince Wizlaw I, the monastery was awarded a patronage over the Richtenberg church as well as a local salt source.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richtenberg
Coordinates 54°11'57.394" N 12°52'42.037" E
