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Best trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park

Best trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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The Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is located off the beaten track in the largest contiguous forest area in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is home to some of the most beautiful clear water lakes in Central Europe, which provide a great habitat for white-tailed eagles, cranes and chattering greylag geese. In addition to unforgettable nature observations, this sparsely populated area is also a wonderful place to watch the starry sky, as the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is one of the regions with the least light pollution in Germany.

Top sights

Bergsee
Bergsee
Lake
Paschensee
Paschensee
Lake
Langhagensee
Langhagensee
Lake
Krakower See
Krakower See
Lake
Campingoase Waldsee
Campingoase Waldsee
Campsite
Drewitzer See
Drewitzer See
Lake

Top trails

  1. #1 - Um den Bergsee Alt Gaarz

    4.4 (15)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Loop around the mountain lake starting in Alt Gaarz. After you've worked up a sweat, you can take a dip in the bathing area. The mountain lake lies within the boundaries of the Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide nature reserve. There are also plenty of opportunities to extend the route into the forest if you want a longer route.

  2. #2 - Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See

    3.4 (8)·Moderate·21.2 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    Panoramic bike tour at Plauer See, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This beautiful bike tour leads from Alt-Schwerin train station on the north-western shore of Lake Plauer to Plau am See. Once there, you can either take the train back to Alt-Schwerin or, after stopping by a restaurant, you can cycle back on the familiar trail. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Plauer See - Plau Castle - Refreshment stop in Plau am See - Nature reserve on the northern shore of Plauer See

  3. #3 - Paschensee Loop

    4.4 (7)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This relatively short route begins in Wooster-Teerofen, where there are places to camp, and explores the Paschensee nature reserve, which is located in the Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide nature reserve. The path is quite heavily forested and offers views of the lake. The nature is quite pristine and has little traffic.

  4. #4 - Krakower See Runde

    4.0 (4)·Moderate·19 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    Picturesque circular route around Lake Krakow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This route goes around the entire Krakow Lake. Let's start in Krakow am See. The path leads south past Möllen into the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. On the east side of the river, the route passes through Dobbin-Linstow and Serrahn. Ideal for a day trip by bike. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

  5. #5 - Mildenitztal

    4.7 (6)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Relaxing hike in the Mildenitztal in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This 5 km long circular trail starts near Dobbertin and is located in the beautiful Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. Suitable for both runners and hikers, part of the way goes along the "Schwarzer See" and you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere here. After about an hour, the starting point is reached again. Worth seeing: Dobbertin Monastery (still used today as a welfare work)

  6. #6 - Langhagensee and Paschensee

    4.3 (5)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    A beautiful round in the shape of an 8 that can be explored both by bike and on foot. On this path you can see both the Langhagensee and the Paschensee nature reserve. The paths are easy to see. There is free parking.

  7. #7 - Dobbin-Linstow - Glave - Walkmöhl

    3.9 (4)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    This path begins in the municipality of Dobbin-Linstow. The first half is mostly forest. After crossing Glave there is a section that leads directly along Krakow Lake, from which you can see the islands in the middle of the lake. The hike is within the boundaries of the Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide nature park.

  8. #8 - Sparow Loop to Drewitzer See

    4.2 (4)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Picturesque, idyllic circular hike near Alt Schwerin, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts in Sparow and leads along the Nossentiner Weg through the forest without any significant inclines down to the shore of Lake Drewitz. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Quiet forest sections

  9. #9 - Schwinzer Heide - Krakower See

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Natural circular route in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania The start is at the Wooster-Teerofen car park, near the Waldsee camping oasis. It goes in an easterly direction to the Schwinzer Heide, past the Paschensee. The tour takes you along the "Mecklenburg Lakes Circular Route" for a while and you also get to the "Berlin-Copenhagen" cycle path while driving. So it goes on over forest, meadow and field paths as well as paths until you reach Lake Krakow. In this natural paradise there are three...

  10. #10 - Paschensee Lake

    4.3 (3)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic route near Neu Poserin, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This route is in the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heide nature park. It begins in Sandhof and takes you along the road to Wooster-Teerofen up to the Paschensee nature reserve. This is followed by a short detour to Langhagensee, where you can also find access to a small bathing area. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Possibility to swim
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is Um den Bergsee Alt Gaarz, which has a 4.4 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 390 ft.

What is the longest trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is Linstow - Alt Schwerin- Plauer See. This trail is estimated to be 55.9 mi long.

How many trails are in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

There are 21 trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park.These trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 72 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Linstow - Alt Schwerin- Plauer See has the most elevation gain with 5,029 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 2: Gustrow - Waren, which has 4,501 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 camping trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park and the most popular is Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See with an average 3.4 star rating from 8 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 running trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park and the most popular is Um den Bergsee Alt Gaarz with an average 4.4 star rating from 15 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park and the most popular is Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See with an average 3.4 star rating from 8 community reviews.

Are there any trails with lakes in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Yes, there are 15 trails with lakes in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, including Um den Bergsee Alt Gaarz, Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See, Krakower See Runde, Paschensee Loop, and Langhagensee and Paschensee.

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with archaeological sites in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, including Sparow Loop to Drewitzer See and Sparow - Nossentiner Hütte.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with scenic viewpoints in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, including Krakower See Runde and Schwinzer Heide - Krakower See.

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with historical ruins in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, including Dobbin-Linstow - Glave - Walkmöhl and Schwinzer Heide - Krakower See.

Are there any trails with beaches in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with beaches in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park, including Alt-Schwerin - Quetzin - Plau am See and Dobbertin Abbey - Jager Tannen.

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