Best historic site 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 (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...
- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. This beautiful hike can easily be started at the Plön train station, and those arriving by car can find a parking space in town. In the summer months you can cool off at the Prinzeninsel bathing area and enjoy the soothing atmosphere at the Empress’s favorite spot at the southern tip of the hike. Highlights: - Plön Castle and Castle Park - Information center of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park - Plön old apple orchard
- 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: -...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis hike leads around Lake Uklei in Holstein Switzerland, which is considered one of the most romantic lakes in northern Germany due to its deep blue color and the surrounding wooded hills. From the starting point at the parking lot, the trail leads around the entire lake on natural paths, often meandering directly along the shore. A particular highlight is the historic hunting lodge on Lake Uklei, which was built on a hill in 1776 and is now used for concerts and weddings. In the steep...
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFantastic loop around the Behler See in Schleswig-Holstein. This route starts at the train station in Plön on the Großer Plöner See and leads - past the Schöhsee - to Behl am Behler See, then along the fields and meadows to Timmdorf on the east bank. After the Schwentine has been crossed between the headlands, the route now runs a piece directly on the bank, which is overgrown here with an enchanting heather landscape. Between the Great Madebröken and Edeberg lakes, the route then continues...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful loop in Schleswig-Holstein. It goes once around Lake Suhr and the adjacent forests. Start at the car park near the Bösdorf bathing area. Further in the direction of Sandkaten, there is also a bus stop so that traveling here by public transport is possible. There is a refreshment stop in Sandkaten. Highlights: - Osterberg Labyrinth - Bösdorf bathing area
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. You can also start the loop very well from Plön train station. In the old town you will find numerous refreshment stops and in summer you can cool off in the Großer Plöner See. Highlights: - Plön Castle - Plön water tower - Fegetasche bathing area
- 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. ...
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·13.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried loop in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The hike can also be started easily from Plön train station and for those who find the trip to Gut Ruhleben on the Großer Plöner See too long, just walk around the Trammer See. There are numerous places to stop for a break in Plön. Highlights: - Parnaß Tower - Gut Ruhleben - Fegetasche bathing area
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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 historic site trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Lake Eutin Circular Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 86 reviews. This trail is 5.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 744 ft.
What is the longest historic site trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site 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 historic site trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 34 historic site trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 274 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Bosau am Grossen Plöner See Radtour has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 3,940 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mönchsweg Etappe 8: Plön - Neustadt in Holstein, which has 3,533 ft of elevation gain.
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