Best historic site 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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- 4.5 (87)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. The Great Eutin Lake is located directly next to the district town of Eutin. Like many other lakes in Holstein Switzerland, it is fed by the Schwentine river and is ideal for long hikes and cycle tours. The nature park hiking trail leads around the lake. There are always benches along the way that invite you to take a rest. There is a tourist information centre in Eutin as well as numerous cafés and restaurants. The hike can be started from the...
- 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
- 4.1 (21)·Hard·51.2 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrBike tour around the Great Plöner See. On this tour, you can make a detour to the Stockseehof winery, where you can pick raspberries and cherries. Highlights: - Museum of the district of Plön near the route - Old Castle Gardens and Castle Park Plön - Princes Island - Small Gardens Stocksee ------------------------------ Want to explore more routes that are by the water? Then take a look at the following hikes and bike tours: -...
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·15.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrFantastic circular route around the Behler See lake in Schleswig-Holstein. This route starts at the railway station in Plön on the Großer Plöner See and leads - past the Schöhsee - to Behl on the Behler See, then along the fields and meadows to Timmdorf on the eastern shore. After crossing the Schwentine between the headlands, the route now runs along the shore for a while, which is overgrown with an enchanting heath landscape. The route then continues between the large Madebrökensee and...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis hike takes you around Lake Uklei in Holstein Switzerland, which is considered one of the most romantic lakes in northern Germany due to its deep blue colour and the surrounding wooded hills. From the starting point at the car park, the trail leads around the entire lake on natural paths, often meandering directly along the shore. A particular highlight is the historic hunting lodge on Lake Uklei, which was built on a hill in 1776 and is now used for concerts and weddings. In the steep...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful circular route in Schleswig-Holstein. It goes once around Lake Suhr and the adjacent forests. Start at the car park near the Bösdorf bathing area. Further in the direction of Sandkaten, there is also a bus stop so that traveling here by public transport is possible. There is a refreshment stop in Sandkaten. Highlights: - Osterberg Labyrinth - Bösdorf bathing area
- 3.2 (10)·Moderate·26.9 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular circular cycle route in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This circular route around Lake Selent mainly runs along roads with little traffic. Again and again you pass small villages, some of which have bus stops. The northern part of the Selenter See, which was formed during the last ice age, is a nature reserve. Highlights of the route: - Lake Selent - Adelinen valley - Small villages
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hike in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The tour can also be easily started from Plön railway station. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments in the old town centre and in summer you can cool off in the Großer Plöner See lake. Highlights: - Plön Castle - Plön water tower - Fegetasche bathing area
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·28 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular circular route in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig Holstein. This beautiful circular route around the Kellersee and Dieksee lakes is always accompanied by water. The start and finish point is Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen railway station, making it easy to travel by bus and train. Of course, the route can also be shortened and only one of the lakes circumnavigated. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way and there are always viewpoints and sights to...
- 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
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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 historic site trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Lake Eutin Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 87 reviews. This trail is 8.9 km long with an elevation gain of 227 m.
What is the longest historic site trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Bosau am Grossen Plöner See Radtour. This trail is estimated to be 60.8 km long.
How many historic site trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 34 historic site trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 280 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Bosau am Grossen Plöner See Radtour has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 1,201 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein, which has 1,077 m of elevation gain.
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