Best historic site trails in Schleswig
4.1(45 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Schleswig 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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- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. The 20-kilometre Viking hike organised by DVV Wandern consists of two partial hikes. The loop recorded here is the city route through Schleswig at the western end of the Schlei. Highlights: - Historic old town of Schleswig - Königswiesen city park - The Holm district with small fishermen's houses and St John's Monastery - Baroque garden with globe house, Hercules pond and temple
- 4.2 (15)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical circular route organised by the DVV Hiking Association along the Schlei bay near Schleswig. The circular route is a historically interesting hiking trail that is accessible all year round. For the most part, it goes through the town on paved paths past a number of remnants and sights from the Viking Age. Right at the beginning, it also goes along Hadddebyer Noor and the Schlei with beautiful views of the water. The start and end point is at the Busdorf pond near the Edeka...
- 4.0 (6)·Hard·39.6 km·Est. 9–10 hrVaried round tour in Schleswig-Holstein. The tour is very easy to reach by public transport as it starts and ends near Schleswig railway station. Along the way, you can experience a beautiful mixture of wooded sections, open fields and meadows and the cultural and historical sights of the villages. Highlights: - Schleswig City Museum - Gottorf Castle - Schleswig-Holstein State Museum - Museum for Outsider Art - Holm Museum - Natural bathing beach Netzetrockenplatz
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·90.4 km·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrPopular circular route in the Schlei Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. From Schleswig, we go around the Schlei, the largest German Baltic Sea fjord. Partly, it goes along the bank, partly on the bike paths along the road. The route largely follows the Viking-Frisian path. It's a scenic route, with places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Old town Schleswig
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·44.4 km·Est. 10–11 hr2nd section of the historic Ochsenweg-Ostroute cycle route from Schleswig to Rendsburg The famous trade route, which connected northern Germany with Denmark in the 19th century, is one of the most popular cycle routes in northern Germany. It connects Flensburg with the town of Wedel over a distance of approx. 245 kilometres. This 2nd section runs from Schleswig via Kropp and Fockbeck in a south-easterly direction to Rendsburg. Highlights: - Museum Island Gottorf Castle - Rendsburg Jewish...
- Moderate·25.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Schlei-Eider-Elbe", Schleswig-Holstein. This is the first stage of the varied "Schlei-Eider-Elbe" long-distance hiking trail, which is more than 250 kilometres long and leads through many places worth seeing and the picturesque landscapes of one of Schleswig-Holstein's most historic regions. The first stage of the Schlei-Eider-Elbe hiking trail starts in Schleswig and ends in Dörpstedt. You can enjoy marvellous landscapes and cultural and historical...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Schleswig?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Schleswig is Schlei Circular Route from Schleswig. This trail is estimated to be 90.4 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig?
Schleswig: With an ascent of 1,020 m, Schlei Circular Route from Schleswig has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Loop: Neuberend - Idstedter Wald - Tiergarten with 665 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Schleswig?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Schleswig is VikingTörn with a 4.0-star rating from 6 reviews.