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Holsteinische Schweiz

Welcome to the Holstein Switzerland near the Baltic Sea.

On foot or by bike, you will pass gentle hills, bright deciduous forests, green meadows, and reed-lined lake shores. The many small and large sights along the paths also make Holstein Switzerland an ideal hiking area. Whether vineyards, manor houses, castles, churches, or windmills – each excursion destination has its own charm.

You can find our routes here or at https://www.holsteinischeschweiz.de.

Do you have questions or suggestions? Then feel free to send us an email at: aktiv@holsteinischeschweiz.de


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Holsteinische Schweiz
Long Distance Hiking · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein Switzerland Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 52.2 km
Duration 12:50 h
Ascent 249 m
Descent 229 m

The Holstein Switzerland Trail is not just a path to walk – it is one to experience. It leads through the largest nature park in Schleswig-Holstein ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Kellersee Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 42 m

Nature, film history, and lake views: The trail runs mostly along the shore and offers numerous beautiful views of the water and the characteristic ...

4.5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Katzburg Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 24 m

The loop trail runs partly along nature trails through the Glasau Lowlands and leads to the ruins of Katzburg Castle. The landscape is ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Dieksee Circular Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 33 m

The authentic lake landscape of the Holstein Switzerland: The Dieksee circular route combines the diverse charms of the Holstein Switzerland ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Muggesfelder See Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

A short hiking trail runs around Lake Muggesfeld, connecting various types of terrain and offering beautiful views of nature and the surrounding ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Owl Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.7 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 17 m

A peaceful walking trail leads through the village and on into the “Kassedorfer Teiche & Umgebung” nature reserve. Narrow paths and nature trails ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Circular trail Quaal - Wardersee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 23 m
Descent 21 m

Schöne Wanderrunde, die besonders im Bereich des Wardersees auf naturnahen Wegen und Pfaden entlang führt. Entlang an der Warder Badestelle, der ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Holzberg Tower Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 49 m

A loop trail through Malente with numerous highlights. Through the Malente Wildlife Park, past the “Spring of Broken Hearts,” through the stone ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Stocksee Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 31 m
Descent 31 m

The hike, which is about 11.7 kilometers long, takes you once around Lake Stock on a variety of trails.

4.7
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Plön Lakes Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.6 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 86 m

This circular hike connects various parts of the Plön lake district. The trail winds through the town, across meadows, and through wooded areas.

4.7
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Dersauer Uklei Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 28 m

This short loop trail connects various landscapes around Dersau and is well-suited for families with children who enjoy walking. Along the way, you ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Prinzeninsel Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

A Walk Across Prinzeninsel: A family-friendly and varied hiking trail with many points of interest along the way

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Schöhsee Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 28 m

The loop trail around Schöhsee combines impressive nature experiences with magnificent views of the surrounding lake landscape.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Red Benches Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 35 m

This leisurely loop trail invites you to discover the history of Bosau, a village idyllically situated on the shores of Lake Großer Plöner See.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Nehmtener Horn Circular Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 56 m

The Nehmtener Horn circular route is a natural jewel of Holstein Switzerland – over approximately 15.4 km, hikers experience a fascinating variety ...

4.5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Ihlsee Loop Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 19 m

The small Ihlsee Lake is idyllically nestled in a beech forest and serves as the starting point for an atmospheric hike. The route is complemented ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Godau-Sepel Loop Trail
Difficulty easy
Distance 3.9 km
Duration 0:55 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

A short hiking trail winds through a varied landscape featuring forests, open fields, and views of the lake. The significant changes in elevation ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Gut Nehmten Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 24 m

The loop hike begins at Gut Nehmten and winds through a scenic, varied landscape featuring open pastures and the wetlands of the Tensfelder Au.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Long Distance Cycling · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein Switzerland Bike Tour
Difficulty difficult
Distance 206.3 km
Duration 14:05 h
Ascent 673 m
Descent 648 m

The approximately 200-kilometer-long tour winds its way through Schleswig-Holstein’s largest nature park and takes riders through a landscape that ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Bräutigamseiche Loop Trail
Difficulty easy
Distance 4.9 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 34 m

Following in the footsteps of the famous "Bräutigamseiche" (Groom's Oak), this hike takes you through the Dodauer Forest. This varied loop hike ...

4.5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Gut Nehmten Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 24 m

Starting at Gut Nehmten, this loop hike leads through the pastures and lowlands of the Tensfelder Au to Hornsmühlen. The return route follows the ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Segeberg Rivers and Lakes Loop Trail
Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 50 m

A long hike through unspoiled nature to the most beautiful rivers and lakes in Bad Segeberg.

4.7
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Großer Segeberger See Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 56 m

The loop goes once around Lake Segeberg and combines lakeside paths with a special detour to the so-called “wild” Kalkberg—a striking rock ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Fields and Lakes Loop Trail
Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 65 m

A long hike through Eutin’s diverse landscape, featuring its four large lakes, pristine forests, open fields, and historic old town.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Beuthiner Holz Loop Trail
Difficulty easy
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 13 m
Descent 13 m

This short loop trail is ideal for a relaxing break in nature. The route runs mostly along the edges of forests and fields and takes you along ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Plöner See Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 37 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 84 m

The loop around Schleswig-Holstein’s largest lake begins in Plön, Bosau, Dersau, or Ascheberg. The tour around the Großer Plöner See is our ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Beach Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.4 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 184 m
Descent 184 m

The round-trip tour starts in Eutin and takes you to the white, soft, and wavy Baltic Sea beach before heading back to Holstein Switzerland.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Small-Town Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 54.5 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 192 m
Descent 190 m

Circular Tour: Plön, Malente, and Eutin are the gems at the heart of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. Small but charming, they feature many ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Kembs Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 21 m

The loop trail between Kembs and Lake Seekamper winds through a peaceful, scenic landscape featuring near-natural forest sections and swamp forests.

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Eutiner See Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 16 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Country Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.3 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 136 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Redder Loop Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 50 m

The hiking trail winds through a wide variety of landscapes and offers ever-changing views along the way. One particularly scenic section runs for ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
5-Seen-Tour
Map / 5-Seen-Tour
Difficulty easy
Distance 25 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 55 m

Die Radtour verbindet die beiden Orte Plön und Malente auf einer Strecke, die immer wieder schöne Ausblicke auf die Seenlandschaft des Naturparks ...

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
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Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Rundweg Tensfelder Au
Map / Rundweg Tensfelder Au
Difficulty easy
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 1:08 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 8 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Rundweg Kiesgruben Damsdorf
Map / Rundweg Kiesgruben Damsdorf
Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:18 h
Ascent 20 m
Descent 20 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Dörfer-Tour
Map / Dörfer-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 29.7 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 152 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Viertenteilshufe
Map / Viertenteilshufe
Difficulty easy
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 0:49 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 18 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Seen-Tour
Map / Seen-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 32 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 125 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Güter-Tour
Map / Güter-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.2 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 168 m
Descent 171 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Naturerlebnisraum, Walkmühle
Map / Naturerlebnisraum, Walkmühle
Difficulty easy
Distance 3.9 km
Duration 0:58 h
Ascent 40 m
Descent 40 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Burgen-Tour
Map / Burgen-Tour
Difficulty difficult
Distance 70 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 401 m
Descent 401 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Hiking Trail · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Unbekannte Gänge und Teiche
Map / Unbekannte Gänge und Teiche
Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 4:02 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 76 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Schusteracht
Map / Schusteracht
Difficulty difficult
Distance 62 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 155 m
Descent 155 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Mühlen-Tour
Map / Mühlen-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 153 m
Descent 160 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Herrenhaus-Tour
Map / Herrenhaus-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 121 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein
Fisch-Tour
Map / Fisch-Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 42.7 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 121 m

5
from Team Holsteinische Schweiz,   Holsteinische Schweiz

Tourismuszentrale Holsteinische Schweiz

Address
Bahnhofstraße 5
24306 Plön
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Phone
+49 4522 509525
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