Germany’s blossoming inland — marsh, lakes and fjords in spring

On a hike along the Neuendeich cultural and historical hiking trail, you can discover the origins and development of the march on your own. The hike takes you over eight kilometers through the Elbmarsch near Uetersen and even brings you to a special orchard where you can try old apple varieties.



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The river Krückau not only connects the two towns of Barmstedt and Elmshorn. It is also the reason why the two cities are surrounded by other scenic bodies of water. The best way to get to know the entire, beautiful water world of Krückau is on the 14-kilometer-long Krückau hiking trail.



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Schleswig-Holstein is home to a total of eight species of owls and the protection of the animals is particularly important in the north. If you love the feathered animals just as much, then there is a suitable owl hiking trail for you in Tarp in Schleswig-Holstein. Tarp can be reached quickly by train… read more

The starting point of the almost ten-kilometer hike is near the Paulsgabe petrol station. Either you park your car there, or you can take the bus to the Paulsgabe stop. The stop is approached from the direction of Husum, Flensburg and Viöl, among others. Since there is no rest stop along the way, you… read more

Clear your head for a day, hike along winding coastal paths and listen to the gentle lapping of the waves: You don't have to drive all the way to the Baltic Sea for this. The Schlei has created a unique nature park near Eckernförde, through which this 14.6-kilometer hike takes you.



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The Danevirke - in German Danewerk - is a centuries-old Viking rampart where the German-Danish border once ran. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by the Danes in the 5th and 6th centuries. The reason was probably that the tribe wanted to secure its border, as the system is to be… read more

Aukrug, Westensee, Hüttener Berge and Schlei: The four nature parks in Schleswig-Holstein combine the unique landscape of the region. They preserve archaeological monuments and historical castles and estates and protect nature in the best possible way. This is how a huge area of renatured heathland and… read more

You can combine great views and the exciting stories of Karl May on this hike around Lake Segeberg on the edge of the Holstein Switzerland National Park. The circular hike is ten kilometers long and takes you around the lake on level paths and then up to the Kalkberg.



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With its almost nine kilometers and the hardly any slope, the hiking trail around the Buckener Autal is a nice excursion for families. There is a lot to see in nature along the way and the romantic river bed of the Buckener Au and the Fuhlenau are always eye-catchers.



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A historical and scenic pilgrimage route in the middle of Schleswig-Holstein takes you back to the roots of Christianity in Northern Elbe. The Vicelinweg takes you on a journey into the history of the priest Vicelin, who came to the region of today's Neumünster in 1126 to proselytize the Holsati and… read more

A lake and a quiet path through the moor: that's all you need for the perfect weekend excursion. On the outskirts of Neumünster, both are very close together and can be combined into a relaxed tour via a small, fine circular hiking trail.



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The environment and its protection play a major role in the fifth largest city in Schleswig-Holstein. For this reason, she has created a hiking trail around the Tarpenbek lowlands on the outskirts of the city, which provides insights into the flora and fauna at 17 nature experience stations.



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