Best child-friendly 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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- 4.2 (92)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular walk in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The route first heads west along the Malente Wildlife Park - this will be enjoyable especially with children. The sunny northern shore of the Dieksee lake is particularly beautiful, with wonderful views over the lake. The surrounding nature, the Holm forest, is also worth seeing. The Holmweg is followed and, with a bit of luck, grazing sheep can be seen. About halfway along, the path leads between two typical Holstein villages...
- 4.9 (8)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed circular trail in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This is a short but very nice circular walk for the whole family. The Godau-Sepel circular trail offers a high density of experiences over a short distance; it leads through mixed woodland and idyllic redders, along a nature reserve and the Großer Plöner See lake. Highlights of the hike: - Varied landscapes - Great Plön Lake - Nature reserve islands in the Großer Plöner See and Störland peninsula - Idyllic...
- 4.2 (7)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This short, beautiful loop is perfect for a walk with the whole family. Between Bad Segeberg and Schackendorf, you walk for several kilometres directly along the River Trave. If you are travelling by car, there are plenty of parking spaces at the Ihlwald cemetery (alternatively: Bad Segeberg bus stop, Ihlwald cemetery). Highlights of the hike: - Ihlsee lake (short detour) - Hiking trail along...
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis gentle loop guides hikers through the beautiful rolling landscapes of Holstein Switzerland, starting from the charming village of Schönwalde. The quiet path weaves beneath dense canopies of ancient beech and pine forests as it approaches the base of the Bungsberg. Formed as a terminal moraine during the ice age, this hill stands proudly as the highest point in the entire region. Explorers will encounter the historic Elisabethturm, a grand granite observation tower built in the nineteenth...
- 3.8 (2)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Trave Valley, Schleswig-Holstein This circular trail leads through the natural landscapes of the Trave Valley and has a lot of highlights to offer over a short distance. It starts and ends at the public car park near the village church, which is the first highlight. The route heads towards Neuglasgau on mostly flat paths across fields and meadows. On the way back, part of the route leads along the river Trave and beautiful ponds. Another cultural highlight...
- 2.5 (3)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hike in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park between Garbek and Travenhorst. Marking: blue horizontal stripe on a white background Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - One of the most beautiful redders in the nature park - Wetland biotope with moor character - beech forest - Taterborn farm
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 child-friendly trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best child-friendly trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Dieksee Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 92 reviews. This trail is 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 167 m.
What is the longest child-friendly trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Dieksee Loop. This trail is estimated to be 11.1 km long.
How many child-friendly trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 8 child-friendly trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These child-friendly trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 119 AllTrails community reviews.
Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Mönchneversdorf - Bungsberg has the most elevation gain for child-friendly trails with 179 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Dieksee Loop, which has 167 m of elevation gain.
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