Best paved 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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- Moderate·53.4 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hrOfficial route of the RTF - Ostholstein Tour near Bad Schwartau in Schleswig-Holstein. This challenging bike tour begins on Ludwig-Jahn Straße in Bad Schwartau and leads over the Pariner Berg, up to the Bungsberg (the highest point in Schleswig Holstein) and back to Bad Schwartau. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights of the region. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural...
- Hard·99.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+The RTF of the Malente cycling team starts in Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen and leads over a varied 160km through the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and along the coast of the Bay of Kiel. The route makes use of the undulating terminal moraine landscape around the Plöner and Selenter lakes and is more challenging than you might expect in the north. Historically, the area was shaped by the last ice age, which left behind a unique backdrop of deep lakes and rolling hills.
- Hard·73.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF - Ostholstein Tour near Bad Schwartau in Schleswig-Holstein. This challenging bike tour begins on Ludwig-Jahn Straße in Bad Schwartau and leads over the Pariner Berg, up to the Bungsberg (the highest point in Schleswig Holstein) and back to Bad Schwartau. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights of the region. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes -...
- Hard·101.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF. This extremely long course, Tour 4 of the RSC Kattenberg RTF, is a serious test of endurance for cyclists. The challenge lies not in alpine sections, but in the relentless, sustained duration required to complete the extensive route in the North German Plain. Cyclists must be prepared for constant exposure to strong, unrelenting winds and cover a very long distance. The route leads through the picturesque, gently undulating landscape of Holstein Switzerland and...
- Hard·71.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+Challenging RTF in Schleswig-Holstein. This is the official route (from 2017) of the RTFs from Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen. It goes via Lehmkuhlen, Selent and Hohenfelde to the coast and then on via Hohwacht and Kükelühn to Benz and back to the starting point. Further details are available at http://www.radsport-team-malente.de/
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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 paved trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is Permanente RTF Plöner See des RST Lübeck, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 56.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,055 ft.
What is the longest paved trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is RTF (2020) RSC Kattenberg – Tour 4. This trail is estimated to be 101.3 mi long.
How many paved trails are in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
There are 12 paved trails in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 5.0-star ratingfrom 1 AllTrails community review.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Holstein Switzerland Nature Park?
RTF Ostholstein Tour – 158 km has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 9,891 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF (2020) RSC Kattenberg – Tour 4, which has 9,852 ft of elevation gain.
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