Best beach trails in Schleswig
4.5(25 reviews)
Explore the most popular beach trails near Schleswig with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (15)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical loop by DVV Hiking on the Schlei bay near Schleswig. The loop is a historically interesting hiking trail that is accessible all year round. For the most part, it goes through the town on paved paths past a number of remnants and sights from the Viking Age. Right at the beginning, it also goes along Hadddebyer Noor and the Schlei with beautiful views of the water. The start and end point is at the Busdorf pond near the Edeka supermarket at the traffic circle in...
- 4.0 (6)·Hard·24.6 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The tour is very easy to reach by public transport, as it starts and ends near the Schleswig train station. On the way you can experience a nice mixture of wooded sections, open fields and meadows and the cultural and historical sights of the villages. Highlights: - Schleswig City Museum - Gottorf Castle - Schleswig-Holstein State Museum - Museum of Outsider Art - Holm Museum - Natural bathing beach Netzetrockenplatz
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·27.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hr2nd stage of the historic Ochsenweg-Ostroute cycle path from Schleswig to Rendsburg The famous trade route, which connected northern Germany with Denmark in the 19th century, is one of the most popular cycle routes in northern Germany. It connects Flensburg with the city of Wedel over approx. 245 km. This 2nd section runs from Schleswig via Kropp and Fockbeck in a south-easterly direction to Rendsburg. Highlights: - Museum Island Schloss Gottorf - Jewish Museum Rendsburg - Rendsburg high...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·26.8 mi·Est. 11–12 hrVaried cycle tour in the Schlei Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. The route lies in the Schlei Nature Park and leads through Idstedt Forest, along Lake Arenholz and Lake Langsee. It passes one of the few passage graves in Schleswig-Holstein, the Idstedt robbers' cave. The starting and finishing point is at the baroque garden in Schleswig. Highlights: - Baroque garden - Gottorf Castle near the route - Schleswig-Holstein State Museum near the route - Lake Arenholz
- Moderate·15.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrStage 1 of the “Schlei-Eider-Elbe” long-distance hiking trail, Schleswig-Holstein. This is the first stage of the varied long-distance hiking trail "Schlei-Eider-Elbe", which leads over a length of more than 250 km through many places worth seeing and the picturesque landscapes of one of the most historic regions of Schleswig-Holstein. The first stage of the Schlei-Eider-Elbe hiking trail starts in Schleswig and ends in Dbodstedt. You can enjoy wonderful landscapes and cultural and...
- Hard·149.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+This extensive point-to-point route offers a comprehensive journey through the heart of Schleswig-Holstein and connects the historic Viking city of Schleswig with the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. It passes through a landscape shaped by the Vistula Ice Age, past the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park with its beech forests and glacial lake beds. The terrain consists of flat marshlands, asphalted cycle paths and gentle moraine hills, which makes for a technically easy but physically demanding...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Schleswig?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Schleswig is HaLaRa Schleswig-Hamburg 2021. This trail is estimated to be 149.6 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig?
Schleswig: With an ascent of 5,200 ft, HaLaRa Schleswig-Hamburg 2021 has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Idstedter Forest and Schlei Nature Park with 2,824 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Schleswig?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Schleswig is VikingTörn with a 4.0-star rating from 6 reviews.