Best backpacking trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park
Covering an area of 75,000 hectares, visitors will find many watercourses, rolling hills and sparse deciduous forests. The landscape was mainly characterised by the last ice age. From canoeing, sailing and swimming to walking and cycling tours, there is plenty to experience and do, including art and culture.
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- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed circular hike in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike can easily be started at Plön railway station; those arriving by car can find a car park in the town. In the summer months, you can cool off at the Prinzeninsel bathing area and enjoy the soothing atmosphere at the Empress's favourite spot at the southern end of the hike. Highlights: - Plön Castle and castle park - Information centre of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park - Old apple orchard Plön
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·21.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hike in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The hike can also be easily started from Plön railway station and if the trip to the Ruhleben estate on the Großer Plöner See is too long for you, you can just walk around the Trammer See lake. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments in Plön. Highlights: - Parnassus Tower - Ruhleben Estate - Fegetasche bathing area
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·42.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrBeautiful tour in Schleswig-Holstein The tour starts at Plön railway station - so the starting point is easily accessible by public transport. You cycle along the Großer Plöner See lake for a while and then turn off towards the Bay of Lübeck through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. In Scharbeutz you will find places to stop for refreshments and can also leave again by train. Highlights: - Scharbeutz spa gardens
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·54.1 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrStage 7 of the Mönchsweg. The seventh day tour of the Mönchsweg leads from Bad Segeberg to Plön. Along the way, it is worth stopping off at the Trappenkamp adventure forest, where there is a game reserve and an eagle arena to discover. The day's destination, the Großer Plöner See, also has a lot to offer: you can get to know the largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein from a different perspective on a boat trip. Highlights: - Kalkberg and Siegesburg in Bad Segeberg - Trappenkamp adventure forest
- 1.0 (1)·Moderate·48.1 km·Est. 12–13 hrVaried round tour in Schleswig-Holstein. On this fantastic route, you can experience the nature of the Eutin lake district and get to know small and larger towns around the lakes. In addition to Lake Eutin, you also cycle around Lake Dieses and Lake Kellersee. Sections of the route are also suitable for hiking. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Osterberg labyrinth near the route
- Hard·52.8 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrStage 8 of the Mönchsweg. The last day tour of the Mönchsweg leads from Plön through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park to Neustadt in Holstein. Here you can finally get a taste of the sea air, as Neustadt is located in the Bay of Lübeck. Highlights: - Lake Plön and castle - Lake Uklei
Visitor info
Accessibility
Facilities
The Nature Park House (Clock House) is open from March to October, Tuesdays to Sundays from 12 - 5 pm. In February and November on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 pm. The Nature Park House is closed in December and January. Admission costs €1 for adults, €0.50 for children aged 6 and over and €2 for families. School classes of up to 30 pupils pay €5.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Prince Island and Plön Castle, which has a 4.6 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 7.4 km long with an elevation gain of 120 m.
What is the longest backpacking trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Mönchsweg Etappe 7: Bad Segeberg - Plön. This trail is estimated to be 54.1 km long.
How many backpacking trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 7 backpacking trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 44 AllTrails community reviews.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 1,077 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eutin lake landscape from the sheep farm, which has 889 m of elevation gain.
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