Best kid-friendly 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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- 4.2 (92)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop in Holstein Switzerland, Schleswig-Holstein. The route first heads west along the Malente Wildlife Park - this will be enjoyable especially with children. The sunny northern shore of the Dieksee lake is particularly beautiful, with wonderful views over the lake. The surrounding nature, the Holm forest, is also worth seeing. The Holmweg is followed and, with a bit of luck, grazing sheep can be seen. About halfway along, the path leads between two typical Holstein villages along...
- 4.9 (8)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This is a short but very nice loop trail for the whole family. At a short distance there is a very high concentration of experiences; the Godau-Sepel loop trail leads through mixed forest and idyllic Redder, along a nature reserve and the Great Ploener See. Highlights of the hike: - varied landscapes - Great Ploener See - Islands in the Great Ploener See and Stoerland peninsula nature reserve - idyllic mixed forest
- 4.2 (7)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. This short, beautiful loop is ideal for a walk with the whole family. Between Bad Segeberg and Schackendorf you hike for several kilometers directly along the Trave. For those arriving by car, there are sufficient parking spaces at the Ihlwaldfriedhof (alternatively: Bad Segeberg bus stop, Ihlwaldfriedhof). Highlights of the hike: - Ihlsee (short detour) - Hiking trail along the Trave - Ihlsee and...
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis gentle loop guides hikers through the beautiful rolling landscapes of Holstein Switzerland, starting from the charming village of Schönwalde. The quiet path weaves beneath dense canopies of ancient beech and pine forests as it approaches the base of the Bungsberg. Formed as a terminal moraine during the ice age, this hill stands proudly as the highest point in the entire region. Explorers will encounter the historic Elisabethturm, a grand granite observation tower built in the nineteenth...
- 3.8 (2)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Trave Valley, Schleswig-Holstein This circular route leads through the near-natural landscapes of the Trave Valley and has a lot of highlights to offer at a short distance. Start and end is the public parking lot near the village church, which is already a first highlight. In the direction of Neuglasgau, the route is mostly flat, across fields and meadows. On the way back, a part leads along the Trave and beautiful ponds. Another cultural highlight is the...
- 2.5 (3)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrA varied circular hike in the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park between Garbek and Travenhorst. Marking: blue horizontal stripe on a white background Duration: approx. 2 hours Highlights of the hike: - one of the most beautiful redder in the nature park - Moist biotope with a moor character - beech forest - Taterborn farm
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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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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Dieksee Circular Route, which has a 4.2 star rating from 92 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 547 ft.
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Dieksee Circular Route. This trail is estimated to be 6.9 mi long.
How many kid-friendly trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 8 kid-friendly trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 119 AllTrails community reviews.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
Mönchneversdorf - Bungsberg has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 587 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Dieksee Circular Route, which has 547 ft of elevation gain.
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