Best historic site trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park
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.
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- 4.4 (15)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrLoop 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.
- 3.4 (8)·Moderate·21.2 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrPanoramic 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
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis 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.
- 4.2 (4)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPicturesque, 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
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrNatural 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...
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis hike begins in Sparow and then turns north on the Nossentintrail. The Drewitzer See is on the left with a few entrances near the shore. Most of the hike is heavily forested, but eventually you reach the village of Nossentiner Hütte, where you can stop for refreshments.
- Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Goldberg in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. This idyllic circular hike starts in Wendisch Waren and leads through the wooded Schwinzer Heide and through the villages of Alt Schwinz, Neu Sammit and Wooster-Teerofen with their local cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Langsee, Krummer See and Langhagensee - Refreshments
- Hard·49.6 mi·Est. 19–21 hr2nd stage of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany (D-Route 11) from Gustrow to Waren The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs on the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route is usually on paved roads with little traffic. Some of the long-distance cycle path is signposted with the D11 logo (half wheel and "11" on a red background), but sometimes only local cycle paths are signposted. Highlights: - Visit Gustrow Cathedral - Discover Gustrower...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail 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 historic site trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park is Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 2: Gustrow - Waren. This trail is estimated to be 49.6 mi long.
How many historic site trails are in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
There are 10 historic site trails in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 37 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Nossentiner / Schwinzer Heide Nature Park?
Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 2: Gustrow - Waren has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 4,501 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Schwinzer Heide - Krakower See, which has 3,398 ft of elevation gain.
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