Best backpacking trails in Schleswig-Holstein

Relaxed circular hike in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike can easily be started at Plön railway station; those arriving by car can find a car park in the town. In the summer months, you can cool off at the Prinzeninsel bathing area and enjoy the soothing atmosphere at the Empress's favourite spot at the southern end of the hike. Highlights: - Plön Castle and castle park - Information centre of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park - Old apple orchard Plön

Beautiful hike on the Kiel Fjord, Schleswig-Holstein. The route leads along the banks of the Kiel Fjord and through picturesque villages and ports, along sandy beaches and past wonderful vantage points. It is suitable for a hike and can also be ridden by bike. A section along the Laboe naval ammunition depot may be temporarily closed during ammunition transport. Information on this can be found on information boards directly on the Fördewanderweg or via an information hotline. Sections...

This beautiful circular route leads along the coast of the Holnis peninsula and, depending on the season, offers the opportunity to observe special species of wild birds. The trail leads across meadows and fields, along the beach and into the forests of Friedeholz near Windelberg. There are resting places in Schausende, Bockholm and Holnis. You can also take a trip to Glücksburg and explore the town.

Scenic circular route on Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. This wonderful circular tour leads once around Fehmarn. Depending on speed, the varied landscapes can be enjoyed. The NABU information centre and the Wallnau waterfowl reserve are well worth a visit. There are numerous refreshment stops to take a break. A perfect tour to get to know the coastal landscape of the island of Fehmarn. Highlights: - Lemkenhafen mill museum near the route - Lighthouses - Surf museum - NABU waterfowl reserve

Varied circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. The Eidertal hiking trail can be discovered both on foot and by bike. As a hike, the route should best be divided into two days, with an overnight stay in Bordesholm. Several information boards along the way provide information about the history of the landscape and its biodiversity. There are also numerous benches and shelters where you can take a break. There are places to stop for refreshments in Schmalstede and Techelsdorf. Highlights: - Au...

The Trans Euro Trail is a wide network of sustainable dirt roads on which you can explore Europe's remote and varied landscapes with the appropriate motorbikes. This is one of the German sections, which runs from Puttgarden in Schleswig-Holstein to the Dutch border in the west. In total, the TET leads through 34 countries over a distance of more than 73,000 kilometres.

Great circular hike in the Lanker See nature reserve, Schleswig-Holstein. Preetz railway station is the starting and finishing point of the route. Of course, you can also arrive by car. This picturesque path around Lake Lank is a highlight in itself. On the way, it is worth stopping at the NABU observation hut to watch the wildlife at the Kühren ponds. The paths are flat throughout and easy to walk on. Highlights: - Peninsulas and bays in Lake Lank - NABU observation hut Kührener Teiche

Varied circular hike in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The hike can also be easily started from Plön railway station and if the trip to the Ruhleben estate on the Großer Plöner See is too long for you, you can just walk around the Trammer See lake. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments in Plön. Highlights: - Parnassus Tower - Ruhleben Estate - Fegetasche bathing area

Beautiful circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. This relaxed circular walk starts at Mölln station (Lauenburg) - so you can easily arrive and depart by train. You start by walking through the wildlife park, admission is free, but you are welcome to leave a donation. You walk through the forest and once around the southern tip of Lake Lütau, then along the eastern shore of the Schmalsee to the north and through the old town back to the starting point. There are several places to stop for...