Best forest trails in Westensee
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Westensee with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (29)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis 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,...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·20.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 5 of the long-distance hiking trail "Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg", Schleswig-Holstein. This is the fifth stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg hiking trail, which runs for around 112 kilometres from Meldorf to Kiel right across Schleswig-Holstein. The starting point of the fifth stage of the certified quality trail is Westensee and the section ends in Kiel. In addition to the lakes and idyllic landscapes of the Westensee Nature Park, several cultural monuments worth...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Westensee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Westensee is Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg Etappe 5: Westensee - Kiel. This trail is estimated to be 20.3 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Westensee?
Westensee: With an ascent of 344 m, Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg Etappe 5: Westensee - Kiel has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Methorstteich and Rümlandteich with 205 m of elevation gain.
