Best partially-paved 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
- 4.4 (7)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis relatively short route starts in Wooster-Teerofen, where there are places to camp, and explores the Paschensee nature reserve, which is located in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. The trail is quite heavily wooded and offers views of the lake. The nature is quite unspoilt and not very busy.
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·30.6 km·Est. 7–8 hrPicturesque circular route around Lake Krakow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This route leads around the whole of Lake Krakow. It starts in Krakow am See. The trail leads south past Möllen into the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. On the eastern side of the river, the route leads through Dobbin-Linstow and Serrahn. Ideal for a day trip by bike. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis trail begins in the municipality of Dobbin-Linstow. The first half is mostly forest. After passing through Glave, there is a section that leads directly along Lake Krakow, from where you can see the islands in the centre of the lake. The hike lies within the boundaries of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·55.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrNature trail in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Start at the Wooster-Teerofen car park, near the Waldsee camping oasis. The route heads eastwards to Schwinzer Heide, past the Paschensee lake. The tour leads along the "Mecklenburg Lakes Circular Trail" for a while and you will also come across the "Berlin-Copenhagen" cycle path during the ride. The route continues along forest, meadow and field paths and trails until you reach Lake Krakow. There are three observation towers in this natural...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic route near Neu Poserin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This route is located in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. It starts in Sandhof and leads along the road to Wooster-Teerofen up to the Paschensee nature reserve. This is followed by a short detour to Langhagensee, where you will also find access to a small bathing area. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Swimming opportunities
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis hike starts in Sparow and then turns northwards onto the Nossentin Trail. Lake Drewitz is on the left-hand side with several access points near the shore. Most of the hike is heavily wooded, but eventually you reach the village of Nossentiner Hütte, where there are places to stop for refreshments.
- 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 partially paved trail to hike in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike 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 partially paved trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved 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 partially paved trails are in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
There are 8 partially paved trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 29 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved 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 partially paved trails with 1,372 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Schwinzer Heide - Krakower See, which has 1,036 m of elevation gain.
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