Best forest trails in Westensee Nature Park

This 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,...

Popular 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

Stage 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...

Child-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

Lake-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...