Best river trails in Schleswig
4.3(27 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrDiverse loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The 20 km long Viking hike of the DVV Hiking consists of two partial hikes. The lap recorded here is the city route through Schleswig at the western end of the Schlei. Highlights: - Historic old town of Schleswig - Königswiesen city park - District of the Holm with small fishermen's houses and the St. Johannis monastery - Baroque garden with globe house, Hercules pond and temple
- 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
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·56.2 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrPopular loop in the Schlei Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. From Schleswig, we go around the Schlei, the largest German Baltic Sea fjord. Partly, it goes along the bank, partly on the bike paths along the road. The route largely follows the Viking-Frisian path. It's a scenic route, with places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Old town Schleswig
- 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...
- 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 river trail in Schleswig?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Schleswig is HaLaRa Schleswig-Hamburg 2021. This trail is estimated to be 149.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Schleswig?
Schleswig: With an ascent of 5,232 ft, Von Schleswig nach Hamburg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is HaLaRa Schleswig-Hamburg 2021 with 5,200 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Schleswig?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Schleswig is VikingTörn with a 4.0-star rating from 6 reviews.