Best short 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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- 4.7 (28)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful route on the Prinzeninsel in Schleswig-Holstein. The route starts at the Prinzeninsel car park and leads through a small wooded area to Uranus and on to Neptune. Finally, you reach Empress Auguste's favourite spot with an incredibly beautiful view of the Großer Plöner See. At the southern tip, you can stop for a bite to eat and then walk back along the green western shore. There is a bathing area on the way, which you can use if the weather conditions are favourable. On the way...
- 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...
- 4.9 (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...
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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.
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