Best bird watching trails in Schleswig-Holstein

Popular cycling and hiking trail in the Bay of Lübeck, Schleswig Holstein This wonderful tour, which is worthwhile both on foot and by bike, always follows the Brodtener Steepbank between Travemünde and Niendorf. While the fresh Baltic Sea wind blows in your face, you can enjoy the wonderful views from the cliffs of Lübeck Bay. If you explore this beautiful route as a hike, you can take a very natural, stony path directly on the beach (sturdy shoes are recommended here). The alternative path...

Varied circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. The loop is suitable for the whole family and can be walked in both summer and winter. You can also start the route from Ratzeburg railway station if you want to travel by train. There is a rest area on the western shore of the lake with fire pits, toilets and bathing facilities. There are places to stop for refreshments in Ratzeburg. Highlights: - Island town of Ratzeburg - Farchau Castle, Marienhöhe

Panoramic hike across the "green, red and white" North Sea island of Heligoland This is a fantastic and easy tour of the only German high seas island with a few stops at the long Anna, the fish stalls and the duty-free shops. At a good 50 metres above sea level, there are sweeping views over the sea from almost everywhere in good weather. With a bit of luck, harbour seals and grey seals at close range can be spotted. The wealth of flora and fauna is impressive. Highlights: - Local flora...

Popular circular route on the Priwall peninsula, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful walking and hiking trail leads through the southern Priwall nature reserve. It runs alongside the water for some distance, along both the Trave and the Pötenitzer Wiek. There is something adventurous about discovering everything on this peninsula: in the north there is a bathing beach between the sea and dunes, and on the Trave the passing ships can be watched. This is a natural jewel and in spring and autumn...

Beautiful circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. The Noorwanderweg is a nature discovery trail that leads around the Windebyer Noor. There are information boards along the route that provide additional knowledge about the local flora and fauna. As there is hardly any shade along the way, do not forget your hat and cream in the hot summer months. Start at the car park near the bus stop Windebyer Weg or at the car park An der Landstraße near the bus stop Windeby Siedlung. Highlights: - Native...

Unique hike around Himmelmoor, Schleswig-Holstein This fantastic circular route leads through the Himmelmoor moor near Quickborn in the district of Pinneberg. Himmelmoor was once considered the largest raised bog in Schleswig-Holstein, but as industrial peat extraction was still carried out here until 2018, the bog area shrank year by year. Since then, however, intensive renaturalisation measures have been undertaken. Parts of the area are also gradually being placed under protection so that...

Scenic circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. Nature lovers will get their money's worth on this hike: on easy-to-walk paths around the Geltinger Birk nature reserve. Over 200 species of birds call here throughout the year, including sea eagles, cranes, and the little sea swallow. The Koniks also live here - wild horses from the Netherlands, which, together with Galloway cattle, maintain the landscape through grazing. The Integrierte Station Geltinger Birk eV support association offers...

Relaxed circular hiking trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This route leads once around the Rantum Basin, a brackish water lake of almost 580 hectares in the centre of Sylt. The Rantum Basin is a nature reserve and has also been designated a seabird sanctuary. Countless bird species, such as oystercatchers and bitterns, nest around the water and the area is particularly busy during the migration periods in spring and autumn. Highlights of the hike: - Rantum Basin nature reserve - Rare bird...

This lovely circular walk takes you round the Großer and Kleiner Schierensee, offering magnificent views across the Westensee. In this area, characterised by idyllic bodies of water and situated just a few kilometres south of the Kiel Canal, it’s a wonderful place to go for a walk, a run or simply to enjoy the views over the Westensee, as well as the Großer Schierensee and the Kleiner Schierensee. The start and finish points are at the car park on Seeweg. Most of the paths are narrow,...

This trail connects the town of Wedel with the urban district of Altona through a series of parks and residential areas along the high bank of the Elbe. The course passes through the English landscape garden of Jenischpark, known for its ancient oak trees and expansive meadows. Architectural landmarks include the Jenisch House and the dense development of the Blankenese stairs district. The path structure comprises paved walkways, cobblestone stairs, and compacted gravel tracks within the...