Best scenic driving trails in Schleswig-Holstein

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Explore the most popular scenic driving trails in Schleswig-Holstein 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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#1 - Husum Deichtour Loop
4.3 (9)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Extensive loop on the Wadden Sea, Schleswig-Holstein This beautiful, easy tour is suitable for young and old. The route starts in Husum where the old town there can be explored. Then it's across the outer harbour and over the dykes to the Holstein Wadden Sea. The route continues via Schobüll, Halebüll, Wobbenbüll and Hattstedt to Hockensbüll and back to the starting point. There are good public transport connections to and from Husum. Highlight: - Husum Castle - Castle park - Husum National...
#2 - St. Michaelisdonn - Windbergen
4.6 (4)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#3 - Großhansdorf- Mölln
4.0 (1)·Hard·44.8 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
On the way there you pass the Linauer Moor. The Eulenspiegel and local history museums can be visited in Mölln. Back to Großhansdorf you follow the Elbe-Lübeck Canal for a while.
#4 - Meldorf - Burg - Sankt Michaelisdonn
5.0 (2)·Hard·39.9 mi·Est. 14–15 hr
#5 - Bike tour Preetz - Selenter See - Baltic Sea coast
2.0 (1)·Hard·81 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Varied road bike tour from Preetz This long road bike tour is a considerable endurance challenge and explores the picturesque Holstein Switzerland. The route is almost entirely tarmac and takes road bike enthusiasts from Preetz around the large Selenter See lake. A highlight is reaching the Baltic Sea coast before The route goes along quiet country roads and designated cycle paths through a landscape that is more undulating than mountainous. The difficulty is due to the considerable...
#6 - Nordhastedt - Meldorf
2.0 (2)·Moderate·10.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#7 - Albersdorf - Eggstedt - Meldorf
1.0 (2)·Hard·21.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
#8 - Albersdorf - Nordhastedt
Easy·5.3 mi
#9 - Meldorf - Sarzbüttel - Albersdorf
Moderate·15.5 mi
#10 - Meldorf - Burg
Moderate·13.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig-Holstein?

Schleswig-Holstein: With an ascent of 5,826 ft, Bike tour Preetz - Selenter See - Baltic Sea coast has the most elevation gain of all of the scenic driving trails in the area. The next highest ascent for scenic driving trails is Großhansdorf- Mölln with 3,789 ft of elevation gain.