Best bike touring trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park
Covering an area of 75,000 hectares, visitors will find many watercourses, rolling hills and sparse deciduous forests. The landscape was mainly shaped by the last ice age. From canoeing, sailing and swimming to walking and cycling tours, there is plenty to experience and do, including art and culture.
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- 4.5 (72)·Moderate·10.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in Schleswig-Holstein. This circular hike starts and ends at Bad Malente/Gremsmühlen train station - which makes it easy to get there by public transport. Most of the time the route leads along the shore of the Kellersee and offers beautiful views again and again. On the way and in Malente there are opportunities to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wonder world of water - Glassblowing workshop Malente
- 4.5 (86)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The Great Eutin Lake is located directly next to the district town of Eutin. Like many other lakes in Holstein Switzerland, it is fed by the Schwentine river and is ideal for long hikes and cycle tours. The nature park hiking trail leads around the lake. There are always benches along the way that invite you to take a rest. There is a tourist information centre in Eutin as well as numerous cafés and restaurants. The hike can be started from the castle...
- 4.1 (21)·Hard·31.8 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrBike tour around the Great Plöner See. On this tour, you can make a detour to the Stockseehof winery, where you can pick raspberries and cherries. Highlights: - Museum of the district of Plön near the route - Old Castle Gardens and Castle Park Plön - Princes Island - Small Gardens Stocksee ------------------------------ Want to explore more routes that are by the water? Then take a look at the following hikes and bike tours: -...
- 3.2 (10)·Moderate·16.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular cycle route in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This loop around Lake Selent mainly runs along roads with little traffic. Again and again you pass small villages, some of which have bus stops. The northern part of the Selenter See, which was formed during the last ice age, is a nature reserve. Highlights of the route: - Lake Selent - Adelinen valley - Small villages
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·17.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular loop in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig Holstein. This beautiful loop around the Kellersee and Dieksee lakes is always accompanied by water. The start and finish point is Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen railroad station, so you can travel there comfortably by bus or train. Of course, the route can also be shortened and only one of the lakes circumnavigated. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way and there are always viewpoints and sights to discover. ...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·26.5 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrNice tour in Schleswig-Holstein It starts at Plön train station - so the starting point is easily accessible by public transport. You drive a bit along the Großer Plöner See and then turn towards Lübeck Bay through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. In Scharbeutz you can find refreshment stops and you can also leave by train. Highlights: - Scharbeutz spa gardens
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·33.6 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrStage 7 of the Mönchsweg. The seventh day tour of the Mönchsweg leads from Bad Segeberg to Plön. On the way, it is worth making a stop in the Trappenkamp adventure forest, where you can discover a game reserve and an eagle arena, among other things. The destination of the day also has a lot to offer with the Great Plöner See: you can get to know the largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein from a different perspective on a boat trip. Highlights: - Kalkberg and Siegesburg in Bad Segeberg -...
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The Nature Park House (Clock House) is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 12 - 5 pm from March to October. In February and November on Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 5 pm. The Nature Park House is closed in December and January. Admission costs €1 for adults, €0.50 for children aged 6 and over and €2 for families. School classes of up to 30 pupils pay €5.
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Where is the best trail for bike touring in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Kellersee Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 10.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,118 ft.
What is the longest bike touring trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Bosau am Grossen Plöner See Radtour. This trail is estimated to be 37.8 mi long.
How many bike touring trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 17 bike touring trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 219 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Bosau am Grossen Plöner See Radtour has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 3,940 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Berlin, Großer Plöner See, Dieksee, which has 3,677 ft of elevation gain.
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