Best bird watching trails in Schleswig-Holstein

Popular cycling and hiking trail in the Bay of Lübeck, Schleswig Holstein This wonderful tour, which is worthwhile both on foot and by bike, always follows the Brodtener Steepbank between Travemünde and Niendorf. While the fresh Baltic Sea wind blows in your face, you can enjoy the wonderful views from the cliffs of Lübeck Bay. If you explore this beautiful route as a hike, you can take a very natural, stony path directly on the beach (sturdy shoes are recommended here). The alternative path...

Diverse loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The loop is suitable for the whole family and can be run in both summer and winter. You can also start the route from Ratzeburg train station if you want to travel by train. On the west bank of the lake there is a rest area with fire pits, toilets and bathing facilities. In Ratzeburg you can find refreshment stops. Highlights: - Island town of Ratzeburg - Farchau Castle, Marienhöhe

Panoramic hike across the "green, red, and white" North Sea island of Heligoland This is a fantastic and accessible tour of the only German high seas island with a few stops at the long Anna, the fish stalls, and the duty-free stores. At a good 50 m above sea level, there are sweeping views over the sea from almost everywhere in good weather. Seals and gray seals at close range can be spotted with a bit of luck. The wealth of flora and fauna is impressive. Highlights: - Local flora and...

Popular loop on the Priwall peninsula, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful walking and hiking trail leads through the southern Priwall nature reserve. It runs alongside the water for some distance, along both the Trave and the Pötenitzer Wiek. There is something adventurous about discovering everything on this peninsula: in the north there is a bathing beach between the sea and dunes, and on the Trave the passing ships can be watched. This is a natural jewel and in spring and autumn a resting...

Beautiful loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The Noorwanderweg is a nature discovery trail that leads around the Windebyer Noor. There are information boards along the route that provide additional knowledge about the local flora and fauna. As there is hardly any shade along the way, do not forget your hat and cream in the hot summer months. Start at the car park near the bus stop Windebyer Weg or at the car park An der Landstraße near the bus stop Windeby Siedlung. Highlights: - Native animals...

Unique hike around Himmelmoor, Schleswig-Holstein This fantastic circular route leads through the Himmelmoor moor near Quickborn in the district of Pinneberg. Himmelmoor was once considered the largest raised bog in Schleswig-Holstein, but as industrial peat extraction was still carried out here until 2018, the bog area shrank year by year. Since then, however, intensive renaturalisation measures have been undertaken. Parts of the area are also gradually being placed under protection so that...

Scenic loop in Schleswig-Holstein. Nature lovers will get their money's worth on this hike: on easy-to-walk paths around the Geltinger Birk nature reserve. Over 200 species of birds call here throughout the year, including sea eagles, cranes, and the little sea swallow. The Koniks also live here - wild horses from the Netherlands, which, together with Galloway cattle, maintain the landscape through grazing. The Integrierte Station Geltinger Birk eV support association offers fantastic horse...

Relaxed loop trail on Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein. This route takes you around the Rantum basin, a brackish water lake of almost 580 hectares in the heart of Sylt. The Rantum basin is under nature protection and has also been designated as a sea bird sanctuary. Countless bird species such as oystercatchers or bitterns nest around the water and there is a real bustle here, especially during the migration periods in spring and autumn. Highlights of the hike: - Rantum basin nature reserve - rare...

This beautiful loop hike takes you around the Großer and Kleiner Schierensee, offering magnificent views of the Westensee. In this area characterized by idyllic bodies of water, just a few kilometers south of the Kiel Canal, it’s wonderful to hike, jog, or simply enjoy the view of Westensee, as well as the Großer Schierensee and the Kleiner Schierensee. The starting and ending point is at the parking lot on Seeweg. Most of the trails are narrow, scenic forest paths. Highlights of the hike:...

This trail connects the town of Wedel with the urban district of Altona through a series of parks and residential areas along the high bank of the Elbe. The course passes through the English landscape garden of Jenischpark, known for its ancient oak trees and expansive meadows. Architectural landmarks include the Jenisch House and the dense development of the Blankenese stairs district. The path structure comprises paved walkways, cobblestone stairs, and compacted gravel tracks within the...