Best backpacking trails in Kiel
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Kiel with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (26)·Easy·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike on the Kiel Fjord, Schleswig-Holstein. The route leads along the banks of the Kiel Fjord and through picturesque villages and ports, along sandy beaches and past wonderful vantage points. It is suitable for a hike and can also be ridden by bike. A section along the Laboe naval ammunition depot may be temporarily closed during ammunition transport. Information on this can be found on information boards directly on the Fördewanderweg or via an information hotline. Sections...
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·47.8 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrVaried route on the Kiel Fjord, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful route begins at Kiel Central Station and runs along the Kiel Fjord to Laboe. For example, you can see the U-boat memorial U 995 here. In the villages you can find rest stops. Highlights: - Submarine memorial U995 - Submarine memorial Möltenort - Seebadeanstalt Heikendorf - Heikendorf artist museum near the route
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·52.3 mi·Est. 18.5–20 hrNice bike tour on the coast in Schleswig-Holstein. The varied route begins in the state capital of Kiel, directly at the main train station, and leads through the port area to the northeast out of the city. There is a good view of the Kiel Fjord. From Laboe, the route runs close to the Baltic coast for a long time. When the weather is good, the beach sections invite you to take a dip in the sea. Arrived at Seelendorfer Binnensee, it goes with a view of the typically wide fields - but on...
- Moderate·18.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrA varied tour in Schleswig-Holstein. This KulturSpur leads from the Kiel area to the north of the city. It goes to the area "Dänischer Wohld" - so many traces of Danish-German history can be discovered here. The tour also focuses on current locations, for example visiting the meeting houses of the Sydslesvigsk Forening (SSF, Südschleswigscher Verein), where you can get to know community life and Danish culture in the Kiel region. Highlights: - Canal packing house - Gut Knoop mansion -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Kiel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Kiel is Kiel - Hohwacht - Lensahn. This trail is estimated to be 52.3 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Kiel?
Kiel: With an ascent of 3,083 ft, Kiel - Hohwacht - Lensahn has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is From Kiel to Eckernförde Bay with 2,608 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kiel?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Kiel is Ostseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 2) Etappe 3: Kiel - Oldenburg with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
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