Best long 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...
- 4.5 (73)·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
- 4.1 (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: -...
- 4.3 (30)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed circular hike near Lake Plön, Schleswig-Holstein. The route is an excellent little alternative to the nearby Plöner See. The starting point is the parking lot north of Bosau. It is mostly on easily walkable paths. If you don't just want to experience the idyllic area on a day hike, you can camp at one of the campsites on Lake Lucerne. The trail is popular and, therefore, often crowded with people. Highlights of the hike: - wonderful nature - Bench overlooking the Vierersee -...
- 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...
- 4.7 (10)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNice loop in Schleswig-Holstein. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train. It goes through the Bergengehölz and the Dodauer forest as well as to the beautiful Dodauer lake. There are refreshment stops near the Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen train station. Highlights: - Bridegroom oak - Dodauer See
- 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
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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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