Best wildlife 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 (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
- 4.8 (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...
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrNatural circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. The route leads through the wild and romantic Rantzau valley. After a short section in the forest, the route leads along the Rantzau stream, in which brook lamprey and brown trout swim. The hiking tour described here leads through a particularly beautiful part of the Rantzau valley and starts at the car park at the old forester's lodge, which can be reached via main road 77. The route is marked with a red circle with a white 10. Highlights: -...
- 3.8 (11)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrChallenging trail in Schleswig-Holstein. This is the "Dragon Trail", a running route on forest paths. The trail is designed so that it can be run quickly - after all, it's all about record times. However, it is also very demanding, so you often have to change your rhythm. If you run the loop 3 times in a row, you have completed a full marathon.
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful circular route in the Aukrug Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This nature-oriented route is located in the beautiful Aukrug Nature Park. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as walking here is possible all year round. Start is at the car park on Itzehoer Chaussee. Most of the time, the trail leads through very old, healthy forest that is managed close to nature, so it can develop naturally and grow old. Dense foliage gives thanks for this, provides plenty of shade in summer and its...
- 3.8 (5)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful circular route in the Tönsheide Forest, Schleswig-Holstein The starting point for this natural route is the Itzehoer Straße car park, with the "Aukrug, Kurklinik" bus stop nearby. This beautiful tour can be enjoyed by spa guests and visitors alike, but also as a relaxing family tour. The route initially loops through the Tönsheide forest, which provides relaxation and tranquillity. With a bit of luck, black storks, eagle owls and amphibians that live in the dry heaths and local...
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly nature trail in the heath in Schleswig-Holstein. A great tour through the varied heathland near Störkathen. There are herds of heather sheeps here, which keep the heathland free by eating the young birch shoots and are therefore of great importance. Various stations such as a balancing trunk, the barefoot path and a throwing game invite to join in. There is a car park at the starting point. Highlights: - 12 stations to take part in - Varied landscape
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Aukrug Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Aukrug Nature Park is Wanderroute Waldhuetten 17, which has a 4.5 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 6.4 km long with an elevation gain of 126 m.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Aukrug Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Aukrug Nature Park is Naturparkweg. This trail is estimated to be 44.1 km long.
How many wildlife trails are in Aukrug Nature Park?
There are 18 wildlife trails in Aukrug Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 137 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Aukrug Nature Park?
Naturparkweg has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 674 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Poyenberg - Oeschebüttel - Lockstedt, which has 454 m of elevation gain.
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