Best backpacking trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park
The Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is located off the beaten track in the largest contiguous forest area in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is home to some of the most beautiful clear water lakes in Central Europe, which provide a great habitat for white-tailed eagles, cranes and chattering grey geese. In addition to unforgettable nature observations, this sparsely populated area is also a wonderful place to watch the starry sky, as the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is one of the regions with the least light pollution in Germany.
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- 3.4 (8)·Moderate·34.1 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrScenic cycle tour on Lake Plau, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This beautiful cycle tour leads from Alt-Schwerin railway station on the north-western shore of Lake Plau to Plau am See. Once here, you can either take the train back to Alt-Schwerin or cycle back along the familiar route after a leisurely stop for refreshments. Highlights of the tour: - Views of Lake Plau - Plau Castle - Stop for refreshments in Plau am See - Nature reserve on the northern shore of Lake Plau
- Hard·79.8 km·Est. 19–21 hr2nd section of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany (D-Route 11) from Gustrow to Waren The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs along the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route generally runs along tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partly signposted with the D11 logo (half a wheel and "11" on a red background), but in some places there are only signs for local cycle paths. Highlights: - Visit Gustrow...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See, which has a 3.4 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 34.1 km long with an elevation gain of 469 m.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 2: Gustrow - Waren. This trail is estimated to be 79.8 km long.
How many backpacking trails are in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
There are 2 backpacking trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 3.4-star ratingfrom 8 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 2: Gustrow - Waren has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 1,372 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See, which has 469 m of elevation gain.
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