Best forest trails in Westensee
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Westensee 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
- 4.8 (29)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis beautiful loop hike takes you around the Großer and Kleiner Schierensee, offering magnificent views of the Westensee. In this area characterized by idyllic bodies of water, just a few kilometers south of the Kiel Canal, it’s wonderful to hike, jog, or simply enjoy the view of Westensee, as well as the Großer Schierensee and the Kleiner Schierensee. The starting and ending point is at the parking lot on Seeweg. Most of the trails are narrow, scenic forest paths. Highlights of the hike:...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·12.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 5 of the "Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg" long-distance hiking trail, Schleswig-Holstein. This is the fifth stage of the varied and beginner-friendly North Baltic Sea hiking trail, which leads across Schleswig-Holstein over a length of around 112 km from Meldorf to Kiel. The starting point of the fifth stage of the certified quality trail is Westensee and the section ends in Kiel. In addition to the lakes and idyllic landscapes of the Westensee Nature Park, several cultural monuments that are...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Westensee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Westensee is Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg Etappe 5: Westensee - Kiel. This trail is estimated to be 12.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Westensee?
Westensee: With an ascent of 1,128 ft, Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg Etappe 5: Westensee - Kiel has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Methorstteich and Rümlandteich with 672 ft of elevation gain.
