Best views trails in Aukrug Nature Park
The Aukrug Nature Park covers an area of 380 square kilometres in the centre of Schleswig-Holstein. Away from the tourist centres of the North Sea and Baltic Sea, you can enjoy nature to the full here. Tranquil villages, idyllic forest and meadow landscapes, small streams and cattle pastures, and in particular the man-made hedgerows typical of this region now provide an excellent habitat for a wide variety of creatures.
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- 4.5 (56)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis relaxed circular route leads through the Aukrug Nature Park and explores the Boxberg, one of the region's highest points. The route follows well-maintained forest roads and sandy paths through a diverse mix of dense mixed forests and open heathlands. A major highlight is the observation tower atop the Boxberg, which, on clear days, offers expansive views across the gently rolling "Knick" landscape of Schleswig-Holstein. The trail is technically simple and, due to the minimal elevation...
- 4.5 (44)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. Circular trail 17 is a signposted hiking route near Aukrug. The route runs continuously through the forest and past many small ponds and pools. You can stop for refreshments near the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - several ponds
- 4.0 (18)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPanoramic circular route in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein The Boxberg is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Aukrug Nature Park. It is one of the highest peaks in the area, which used to be covered in beech forest. The start is near the car park on Bucker Weg. Now a hilly heathland landscape awaits nature lovers here. The blooming heather makes it particularly beautiful here in early summer. Once at the top, the wonderful panoramic view is a delight. In winter,...
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful circular hike in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The starting point is the car park at the Am Boxberg restaurant - so you can stop off and rest here after the hike. The route along the Hälterteiche ponds and through the Tönsheider Wald nature reserve leads through lush forests that provide shade in the warm summer months. Highlights: - Tönsheide spa gardens
- 4.9 (18)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrNatural circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. A wonderful hike through more than 100 years old mixed coniferous forest. In addition to older oak and red beech stocks, it is also home to coniferous forest. Smaller streams meander through the forest, lined with pools and ponds and home to many species of amphibians. Protected animals such as the crested newt and the black stork live here. Part of the Schierenwald is designated as a natural forest cell and has not been managed by humans for...
- 4.7 (8)·Easy·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The Boxberg is a popular excursion destination for young and old. The forest adventure trail offers a very special experience here, with various stations that bring visitors closer to the forest experience and its diversity as an important habitat and recreational area. Balancing logs, long jump pits and forest telephones are just some of the many things that can be discovered here. The route leads through a...
- 4.1 (6)·Easy·7.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. From Aukrug railway station, you walk northwards along enchanting forest and field paths along the Möreler Moor. The Viertshöher Moor is also close to the trail and can be explored. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by train/bus - Buckener Au - Möreler Moor - Viertshöher Moor
- 4.2 (3)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The Boxberg is almost 77 m above sea level and one of the highest elevations in the Aukrug Nature Park. The Buckener Weg leads across the Boxberg, with great views over the open heathland and forests of the nature park. Hikers who want to shorten the route simply skip the loop around Hof Bucken. Highlights of the hike: - Boxberg - Aukrug forest educational trail - Homfeld - Hof Bucken - Heath areas
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The mountain-valley route in the Aukrug Nature Park leads hikers through a beautiful moraine landscape characterised by gentle hills. Dense beech forests, wide meadows and idyllic villages such as Mörel and Rade alternate with each other. Numerous benches along the way invite you to take a break, watch the birds or simply take a deep breath. Highlights of the hike: - Rare bird species - Valley of the Buckener Au -...
- 3.9 (2)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrGreat walk in the municipality of Aukrug, Schleswig-Holstein Anyone looking for unspoilt nature in northern Germany will sooner or later end up in the Aukrug Nature Park. Small lakes and rivers, forests, flowering meadows and rare flora and fauna can be found there. Aukrug railway station is the starting point for this walk through and around Innien. Some beautiful highlights such as idyllic ponds, the witches' forest and the remains of a medieval hilltop castle await you. Highlights: -...
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