Best trails in Westensee Nature Park
The landscape of the Westensee Nature Park offers a wealth of habitats for a diverse flora and fauna. The nature park is lined with picturesque lakes, rolling hills and idyllic rivers.
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- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·21.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried round trip in Schleswig-Holstein. From Wrohe it goes east and once around the beautiful Westensee. It also passes the smaller neighbors of the lake. If you want, you can also take the train to Felde and start the tour from there. It goes through forests, over fields and the places around the lake. In the Gasthaus Westensee you can stop off and take a break. Highlights: - idyllic lake landscape - natural green banks
- 4.8 (29)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis lovely circular walk takes you round the Großer and Kleiner Schierensee, offering magnificent views across the Westensee. In this area, characterised by idyllic bodies of water and situated just a few kilometres south of the Kiel Canal, it’s a wonderful place to go for a walk, a run or simply to enjoy the views over the Westensee, as well as the Großer Schierensee and the Kleiner Schierensee. The start and finish points are at the car park on Seeweg. Most of the paths are narrow,...
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in inland Schleswig-Holstein. The relaxed circular route around the Kleiner Schierensee lake is an experience at any time of year. The circular route starts at the car park near the Wrohe nature campsite on Westensee. There is also a refreshment stop there. The route goes around the lake along idyllic forest paths. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Small Schierensee lake
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·20.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 5 of the long-distance hiking trail "Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg", Schleswig-Holstein. This is the fifth stage of the varied and beginner-friendly Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg hiking trail, which runs for around 112 kilometres from Meldorf to Kiel right across Schleswig-Holstein. The starting point of the fifth stage of the certified quality trail is Westensee and the section ends in Kiel. In addition to the lakes and idyllic landscapes of the Westensee Nature Park, several cultural monuments worth...
- 4.6 (6)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrChild-friendly loop trail in the Westensee Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The Felder Holz is a popular local recreation area in the nature park Westensee at any time of the year. It is particularly beautiful here in autumn, when the beech forest shines in all colors. The route suggested here can be started from the car park on Ranzeler Weg. Several streams are crossed. Highlights of the hike: - Felder Holz - Rolfshoerner Holz - small bodies of water
- 3.5 (5)·Moderate·24 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrLake-rich cycling tour around the Westensee, Schleswig - Holstein. This cycle tour around the Westensee lake combines an experience of nature with insights into the regional cultural landscape. The route leads from Groß Vollstedt through small villages and past historic estates that characterise the region. The cycle path offers numerous viewpoints of the lake and the surrounding landscape. Bathing spots along the route invite you to take a break. The tour runs mainly on tarmac side roads...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Westensee Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Westensee Nature Park is Westensee Loop which has a 4.5 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 21.4 km long with an elevation gain of 406 m.
What is the longest trail in Westensee Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Westensee Nature Park is Nord-Ostsee Wanderweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 113.0 km long.
How many trails are in Westensee Nature Park?
There are 34 trails in Westensee Nature Park.These trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 193 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Westensee Nature Park?
Nord-Ostsee Wanderweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain with 1,251 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Through the Westensee KRV-Permanente nature park, which has 1,067 m of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Westensee Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 11 camping trails in Westensee Nature Park and the most popular is Westensee Loop with an average 4.5 star rating from 34 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Westensee Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 10 running trails in Westensee Nature Park and the most popular is Small and Large Schierensee Circular Route with an average 4.8 star rating from 29 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Westensee Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Westensee Nature Park and the most popular is Groß Vollstedt - Westensee Circular Route with an average 3.5 star rating from 5 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Westensee Nature Park, including Westensee Loop, Blocksdorfer Holz Loop, Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg Etappe 5: Westensee - Kiel, Groß Vollstedt - Westensee Circular Route and From Gross Vollstedt around the Westensee.
Are there any trails with lakes in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there are 13 trails with lakes in Westensee Nature Park, including Westensee Loop, Small and Large Schierensee Circular Route, Ahrensee Lake, From Wrohe to the Westensee and Small Schierensee Circular Route.
Are there any trails with huts in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a hut in Westensee Nature Park: Großer und Kleiner Schierensee.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with historical ruins in Westensee Nature Park, including Small and Large Schierensee Circular Route, From Wrohe to the Westensee, On the Heeschenberg and Bike tour from Bramsee to Westensee.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with archaeological sites in Westensee Nature Park, including Small and Large Schierensee Circular Route, On the Heeschenberg, From Gross Vollstedt around the Westensee and Bike tour from Bramsee to Westensee.
Are there any trails with castles in Westensee Nature Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with castles in Westensee Nature Park, including From Gross Vollstedt around the Westensee and Hasensee - Emkendorf - Brux.
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Points of interest
- Westensee
- Naturcampingplatz Wrohe am Westensee
- Alte Hohburg
- Brahmsee
- Kieler Berg
- Hasselberg
- Großsteingrab Bossee
- Gut Emkendorf
- Borgdorfer See
- Rottenburg
- Gut Deutsch-Nienhof Manor House
- Motte
- Seecamping BUM
- Krähenberg
- Gasthaus Zur lustigen Schwester
- Ponys
- Bootshaus
- Brahmsee-Camping
- Caravanpark am Brahmsee
- Turopolje-Teich