When people think of beautiful old towns in Schleswig-Holstein, they usually think of Lübeck, Flensburg, or Husum. And rightly so, they are among the most beautiful old towns in Germany and along the coast. But the smaller towns in the Holstein Switzerland region also offer charming historic centers that are simply irresistible.

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January 3, 2026

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Without having to travel far, there is plenty to discover within the town of Plön. The historic old town, the castle with its green grounds, and the lakes are all so close together that everything can be easily reached on foot and combined with sightseeing. Even a

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1. View of Great Plöner Lake – Plön Castle loop from Koppelsberg

8.45km

02:09

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Plön Castle – View of Behler See loop from Plön

22.3km

05:47

140m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Lake Plön (Großer Plöner See) – View of Lake Plön loop from Plön

6.47km

01:40

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Sunday 15 March

9°C

1°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Old Town

1. View of Great Plöner Lake – Plön Castle loop from Koppelsberg

2. Plön Castle – View of Behler See loop from Plön

3. View of Lake Plön (Großer Plöner See) – View of Lake Plön loop from Plön

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