Best forest trails in Itzehoe
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Itzehoe with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (7)·Easy·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular forest walk in the Itzehoe city forest. A varied forest and meadow landscape awaits you on this forest trail. The highlight of this walk is the Stormteich pond, which has developed from a fishing lake into an important regional biotope over the last twenty years. The rest of the trail offers several viewpoints towards Itzehoe and dog owners can let their dogs run off the lead on the dog meadows. Highlights: -Idyllically situated fish ponds -Dog meadow -Twietberg waterworks
- 3.6 (6)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. This route starts in the city centre of Itzehoe. It is a shortened loop of the "Itzehoe Hiking Trail 6: Castle Tour". The route includes Breitenburg Castle, which is one of the most important secular buildings in the area and was one of the most important political and cultural centres in the state in the 16th and 17th centuries. As the castle is still privately owned, it is only open to the public to a limited extent. Highlights: - Wenceslas...
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. On this circular walk, you will get to know the town of Itzehoe and can enjoy the tranquillity of nature in the surrounding forests. The loop can also be started from Itzehoe railway station and there are refreshment stops in the town. Highlights: - Wenzel-Hablik Museum - Prinzeßhof District Museum
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·20 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrStage 8 of the long-distance hiking trail "Schlei-Eider-Elbe", Schleswig-Holstein. This is the eighth stage of the varied "Schlei-Eider-Elbe" long-distance hiking trail, which covers a distance of more than 250 kilometres and leads through many places worth seeing and the picturesque landscapes of one of Schleswig-Holstein's most historic regions. The eighth stage of the Schlei-Eider-Elbe hiking trail starts in Itzehoe and ends in Westerhorn. You can enjoy marvellous landscapes and cultural...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPleasant circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. From the old town centre, you follow the course of the Stör for a while and then enter the shade of the Breitenburg Forest. Back in the old town centre, you will find places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wenzel-Hablik Museum
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Itzehoe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Itzehoe is Itzehoe Brücken-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 22.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Itzehoe?
Itzehoe: With an ascent of 225 m, Schlei-Eider-Elbe Stage 8: Itzehoe - Westerhorn has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Itzehoer Waldrunde with 224 m of elevation gain.