Best wildlife trails in Fehmarn
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- 3.9 (11)·Easy·5.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHike close to nature in Flügge on Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. A beautiful hike along the coast and through the Wallnau/Fehmarn nature reserve. You pass the NABU station Wasservogelreservat Wallnau, there is also a bistro here. Highlights: - NABU Waterbird Reserve Wallnau - Views of the sea - Höpnerwaldchen - Beach - Refreshment possibility
- 5.0 (7)·Easy·5.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrNatural loop on Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. A wonderful hike below and above the cliffs on Fehmarn - the cliffs are also known as the stone box of Fehmarn and are subject to constant change. In the summer months, a stop for a swim can be planned. Highlights: - Urdolmen from Katharinenhof - Great views of the Baltic Sea
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVersatile hike on the island of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. The hike, for which sturdy footwear is required, starts at the campsite in Katharinenhof. At the forest pavilion, the route leads through the coastal Norderholz to the beach. The Fehmarn ground moraine, formed by the last ice age glaciers, can be seen here in the form of the cliffs. Tarraston lenses are embedded in the cliff. Close to the beach, the route will reach the naval station's 72 m high radar tower. A bit further south is...
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·21.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrClose-to-nature loop in the bird reserve, Schleswig-Holstein. A wonderful loop in the Wallnau water bird reserve - if you are enthusiastic about wild birds and open landscapes, this is the right place for you. Over the year over 280 different species of birds can be observed here, including little terns and red-necked grebes. It starts at the information center, where you can also see an exhibition. You can stop off at the NABU bistro and in Orth. Highlights: - NABU observation tower near...
- 4.0 (3)·Easy·6.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe hike begins in Teschendorf. At the southern exit of the village, first turn to the right. Instead of following the road to Westerbergen, you hike over narrow grass paths towards the beach. When you reach the dike, turn left and after about 1 km you will reach Gold. After another kilometer you can visit the Alwerstein, a megalithic grave. You continue walking on the dike past the campsite and you come to the Strukkamphuk lighthouse. After another 400 m of the dyke, you come to an asphalt...
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·15.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStarting point: St. Peter's Church in Landkirchen The vaulted, three-aisled brick hall of St. Peter's Church in Landkirchen was built as a seafaring church in the mid-13th century in the early Gothic style. The free-standing, wooden bell tower from the 17th century is particularly worth seeing. The pulpit and the model of a warship (around 1617) hanging from the ceiling are also striking. Below the nave is an octagonal, goblet-shaped baroque font from 1735, decorated with cherubs' heads,...
- 2.6 (2)·Moderate·16.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular tour on Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. Starting from the village pond in Petersdorf, the route leads along well-maintained farm tracks on the northern edge of the village past Kopendorf towards Bojendorf. Here you can make a detour to the Wallnau waterfowl reserve. Over 60 bird species find their habitats in the varied landscape of beach, copses, meadows, reed beds and ponds. A nature reserve has been developed from the cultural landscape of a pond estate through intensive...
- Moderate·11.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried round trip on Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein. The starting point is the village pond in Petersdorf. You leave Petersdorf in the northeast and follow the asphalt road at sign 4/2 turning south via Gollendorf and Neuhof to Lemkenhafen. Be careful when crossing the state road. Lemkenhafen used to have its own town charter. The coat of arms of the city at that time showed a lamb walking to the left with a Holstein nettle leaf. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Lemkenhafen was a lively trading...
- Easy·14.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStarting point: village square in Lemkendorf Lemkendorf is a typical example of the typical village form on Fehmarn, the so-called fortress village. This is a compact street village, in the center of which the street widens into a rectangular square. The villages were originally surrounded by a low fieldstone wall. There were gates at the entrance and exit of the village (hence the name "Forta") so that cattle could be kept in the square at night. Street names ending in "-dor", e.g....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Fehmarn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Fehmarn is Tour in the water bird reserve. This trail is estimated to be 21.3 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Fehmarn?
Fehmarn: With an ascent of 718 ft, Tour in the water bird reserve has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Bike tour no. 1 - Dike Tour with Detour to Wallnau with 587 ft of elevation gain.
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- Orther Bucht
- Großsteingrab Albertsdorf
- Schutzhütte
- Strandcamping Wallnau
- Salzteich
- Burger See
- Camping Flügger Strand
- Burgruine Glambek
- Tümmler
- Liegeplatz "Princess of Schwanitz"
- Urdolmen von Katharinenhof
- Minicamping Kleingarn
- Strand Fehmarnsund
- Flügger Watt
- Orth-Hütte
- Südstrand
- FKK Strand Wallnau
- Fastensee
- Sulsdorfer Wiek
- FKK Strand Avendorf