Best short 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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- 4.7 (28)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrBeautiful route on the Prinzeninsel in Schleswig-Holstein. The route starts at the Prinzeninsel parking lot and leads through a small wooded area to Uranus and on to Neptune. Finally, you reach Empress Auguste's favorite spot with an incredibly beautiful view of the Großer Plöner See. At the southern tip, you can stop for a bite to eat and then walk back along the green western shore. There is a bathing area on the way, which you can use if the weather conditions are favorable. On the way...
- 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...
- 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
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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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