Best historic site trails in Westensee Nature Park
The landscape of the Westensee Nature Park offers a wealth of habitats for a diverse flora and fauna. The nature park is surrounded by picturesque lakes, rolling hills and idyllic rivers.
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- 4.8 (29)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis beautiful loop hike takes you around the Großer and Kleiner Schierensee, offering magnificent views of the Westensee. In this area characterized by idyllic bodies of water, just a few kilometers south of the Kiel Canal, it’s wonderful to hike, jog, or simply enjoy the view of Westensee, as well as the Großer Schierensee and the Kleiner Schierensee. The starting and ending point is at the parking lot on Seeweg. Most of the trails are narrow, scenic forest paths. Highlights of the hike:...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·12.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrStage 5 of the "Nord-Ostsee-Wanderweg" long-distance hiking trail, Schleswig-Holstein. This is the fifth stage of the varied and beginner-friendly North Baltic Sea hiking trail, which leads across Schleswig-Holstein over a length of around 112 km from Meldorf to Kiel. The starting point of the fifth stage of the certified quality trail is Westensee and the section ends in Kiel. In addition to the lakes and idyllic landscapes of the Westensee Nature Park, several cultural monuments that are...
- 4.4 (4)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic loop in the Westensee Nature Park, Schleswig-Holstein. A wonderful hike in the woods at the hermitage garden on the Heeschenberg. A visit to the garden is always worthwhile, the garden artwork is unique in Schleswig-Holstein. The largest of the scattered pavilions is the beautiful Tranquillitati. Highlights: - Heeschenberg grotto - Buchwald memorial stone
- 3.2 (5)·Moderate·30 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrVaried bike tour in the nature park Westensee, Schleswig-Holstein. This is a beautiful bike tour in the northern part of the Westensee Nature Park, that at times is demanding due to the nature of the trail, the distance and the differences in altitude. You circle the eponymous Westensee (fifth largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein) and pass several smaller and equally beautiful bodies of water. If you arrive by public transport, the tour can be easily started from the Felde train station, which...
- Moderate·70.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Popular long-distance hiking trail between the North and Baltic Seas, Schleswig-Holstein. It is not for nothing that the North Baltic Sea hiking trail, which has been awarded a quality trail by the German Hiking Association, is considered one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in Schleswig-Holstein. The approximately 112 km long route between Meldorf and Kiel leads through wonderful, sometimes rough natural landscapes and past cultural monuments of the coastal region that are...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best historic site trail to hike in Westensee Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Westensee Nature Park is Small and Large Schierensee Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 656 ft.
What is the longest historic site trail in Westensee Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Westensee Nature Park is Nord-Ostsee Wanderweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 70.2 mi long.
How many historic site trails are in Westensee Nature Park?
There are 8 historic site trails in Westensee Nature Park.These historic site trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 64 AllTrails community reviews.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Westensee Nature Park?
Nord-Ostsee Wanderweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 4,104 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is From Gross Vollstedt around the Westensee, which has 2,614 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Westensee
- Naturcampingplatz Wrohe am Westensee
- Alte Hohburg
- Brahmsee
- Kieler Berg
- Hasselberg
- Großsteingrab Bossee
- Gut Emkendorf
- Borgdorfer See
- Rottenburg
- Gut Deutsch-Nienhof Manor House
- Motte
- Seecamping BUM
- Krähenberg
- Gasthaus Zur lustigen Schwester
- Ponys
- Bootshaus
- Brahmsee-Camping
- Caravanpark am Brahmsee
- Turopolje-Teich