Handewitt, a small municipality in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. Handewitt's geographical location is particularly charming: nestled between the Flensburg Fjord in the north and the idyllic Hüttener Berge Nature Park in the south.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Handewitt
Hiking Trail
· Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Flensrundum - A hike around the city on the fjord
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
50.7 km
8:47 h
210 m
211 m
On foot around Flensburg. Beautiful long hike in and around the city on the fjord.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Schäferhaus
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
5.4 km
1:15 h
6 m
6 m
The extensive "wild" pastures in the Schäferhaus foundation land invite you to take long walks.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Handewitter Forst
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
8.7 km
2:05 h
16 m
16 m
The Handewitter Forst is one of the largest contiguous forest areas in the Schleswig-Flensburg district.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
JW_F-K_002_Flensburg - Idstedt
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
31 km
7:35 h
94 m
77 m
Jakobsweg Flensburg - Cologne - 1st part from Krusau (DK) to Osnabrück
The Jakobsweg from the Danish border to Osnabrück follows in the first section the Via Jutlandica (western branch) and the Via Baltica from Harsefeld. Many parts of the Via Jutlandica coincide with the old Ox Road. On my blog at " http://gerhard.mlq.me " there is more information about this. The individual daily stages represent my personal route selection, which sometimes differs from the "official" markings. Have a good route! Buen Camino!
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Harrislee - Stiftungland Schäferhaus
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Difficulty
T1
easy
5.2 km
1:20 h
11 m
11 m
Circular hike through savanna-like landscape near FlensburgThe Stiftungland Schäferhaus is a former military training area west of Flensburg, which has been managed as a 420-hectare nature reserve by the Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation since the military withdrew in 1998. Galloway cattle and Konik horses keep the grass short in this steppe-like landscape, which was nationally awarded as "Pasture landscape of the year" in 2016. This circular route opens up the northern part of this area, one of the largest contiguous grazed areas in Schleswig-Holstein.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Lake District: Meisenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
3.2 km
0:45 h
3 m
3 m
A diverse lake landscape has emerged due to gravel extraction.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
From Flensburg Mürwik to the Seenland around Flensburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
45.8 km
7:46 h
59 m
75 m
Flensburg - Twedterholz - Tremmerup residential area - Twedter Feld nature reserve - Weesrieser Grove - Kauslund-Osterfeld - Twedt citizens' park - Engelsby - Tarup - Tastrup - Klein Tastrup - Martinstift - Jarplund - Barderup-North - Handewitt Forest - Bahnsen gravel pit - Hüllerup swin-golf - Flensburg city centre - Friesischer Berg - Franco-Prussian War Memorial - Christian-Friedrich-Voigt Square - New Apostolic Church - Luther Park - Community in the Protestant Church - Saint Nikolai - St. John's Church - Margarethen Park - Saint Jürgen - Sonwik - Mürwik Naval Academy - Christ Church - Townhouses at the Plack - Mürwik
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
On the Climate Walk from Flensburg to Böklund in Schleswig-Holstein
Difficulty
moderate
30 km
7:25 h
81 m
85 m
Today I am out on the Climate Walk, by the way, there are other trails there as well, including the European long-distance trail E1, the European long-distance trail E6, the Pilgrims' Way, and the Oxen Road. I started in Flensburg. First, I went through the industrial quarter, all along the road to Jarplund. In Jarplund, I was able to leave the main road, then I continued to Munkwolstrup, where there is the Arnkiel Park, a prehistoric site. The hike continues across a field through a forest to the Austrian Monument, this monument is located near Sankelmarker Lake, which I will not visit today. Then I walked again along a long stretch of the busy road, crossing the Treene River, which by the way is one of the largest rivers in Schleswig-Holstein. After that, I soon arrived in Oeversee, but I will only pass through this town, passing the historic inn, which is the oldest hotel in Schleswig-Holstein. This hotel has burned down twice but was always rebuilt. Soon I arrive in the Fröruper Hills, a beautiful, naturally wooded hilly landscape, which I particularly liked. After the Fröruper Hills, the hiking trail went up and down a bit, mostly on paved roads to Süderschmedeby, Sieverstedt, Stenderup, to my destination in Böklund. By the way, there is a very well-known meat factory in Böklund. From there, I took the bus back to Flensburg, where I spent the night at a hotel in order to continue hiking on the Pilgrims' Way the next day.
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Flensburg-Weiche - Stiftungsland South + North
Difficulty
T1
moderate
18.7 km
6:00 h
49 m
46 m
Stiftungsland South and North up to the Danish border and back
Hiking Trail
· Schleswig-Holstein inland
Schleswig-Holstein Steig (SHS) - From Hamburg to Flensburg | Wild camping at trekking sites
300 km
72:30 h
743 m
710 m
Long daily stages primarily designed for ultralight trekking. Overnight stays can be done completely legally in nature at trekking sites without reservation.
The special feature of this region lies above all in the varied landscape. From rolling hills to picturesque forests and extensive fields, there is much to discover here. A variety of hiking trails lead through this diverse environment and allow visitors to experience nature up close.
For nature lovers, there are several hiking routes to explore the beauty of the surroundings. One popular route, for example, is the "Hüttener Berge Tour". This route leads through the nature park of the same name and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Families with children also get their money's worth in Handewitt. The "Children's Hiking Trail" has been specially designed for young explorers and offers playful elements along the way. This makes hiking an exciting adventure for the little ones, too.
Hikes are particularly recommended during spring or autumn, when nature's blaze of colour is at its most intense. In spring, many plants awaken from their winter sleep and transform the landscape into a colourful sea of blossoms. In autumn, on the other hand, the warm colours of the deciduous trees bathe the surroundings in a golden light.
Among the tourist attractions is Glücksburg Castle, which is only a short drive from Handewitt. Here you can not only take a walk through the castle park, but also take part in a guided tour of the magnificent building.
Another highlight is the nearby Baltic Sea beach, which invites you to linger and relax. After a relaxing hike, visitors can enjoy the fresh sea air here or refresh themselves in the cold water.
So all in all, Handewitt offers numerous opportunities for hikes and walks in the midst of a varied landscape. Whether alone, with friends or as a family - everyone will find a suitable route here and can enjoy nature to the full.
For nature lovers, there are several hiking routes to explore the beauty of the surroundings. One popular route, for example, is the "Hüttener Berge Tour". This route leads through the nature park of the same name and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Families with children also get their money's worth in Handewitt. The "Children's Hiking Trail" has been specially designed for young explorers and offers playful elements along the way. This makes hiking an exciting adventure for the little ones, too.
Hikes are particularly recommended during spring or autumn, when nature's blaze of colour is at its most intense. In spring, many plants awaken from their winter sleep and transform the landscape into a colourful sea of blossoms. In autumn, on the other hand, the warm colours of the deciduous trees bathe the surroundings in a golden light.
Among the tourist attractions is Glücksburg Castle, which is only a short drive from Handewitt. Here you can not only take a walk through the castle park, but also take part in a guided tour of the magnificent building.
Another highlight is the nearby Baltic Sea beach, which invites you to linger and relax. After a relaxing hike, visitors can enjoy the fresh sea air here or refresh themselves in the cold water.
So all in all, Handewitt offers numerous opportunities for hikes and walks in the midst of a varied landscape. Whether alone, with friends or as a family - everyone will find a suitable route here and can enjoy nature to the full.
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