Best backpacking trails in Plön

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Plön 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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#1 - Prince Island and Plön Castle
4.6 (32)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
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
#2 - Trammer Lake - Gut Ruhleben Circular
3.7 (5)·Moderate·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
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
#3 - Plön - Scharbeutz
5.0 (3)·Moderate·42.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Beautiful tour in Schleswig-Holstein The tour starts at Plön railway station - so the starting point is easily accessible by public transport. You cycle along the Großer Plöner See lake for a while and then turn off towards the Bay of Lübeck through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. In Scharbeutz you will find places to stop for refreshments and can also leave again by train. Highlights: - Scharbeutz spa gardens
#4 - Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein
Hard·52.8 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hr
Stage 8 of the Mönchsweg. The last day tour of the Mönchsweg leads from Plön through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park to Neustadt in Holstein. Here you can finally get a taste of the sea air, as Neustadt is located in the Bay of Lübeck. Highlights: - Lake Plön and castle - Lake Uklei

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Plön?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Plön is Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein. This trail is estimated to be 52.8 km long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Plön?

Plön: With an ascent of 1,077 m, Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Plön - Scharbeutz with 774 m of elevation gain.