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The gatehouse is currently being renovated (August 2025). It's wrapped like a work of art by Vhristo. But it's still very impressive.

Beautiful countryside

The estate, built in 1889, is located in the idyllic village of Trenthorst. It has been federal property for several years. The Thünen Institute for Organic Agriculture conducts research into current ecological issues and advises the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. Exciting events for the public are held throughout the year. https://tourismus-stormarn.de/de/schloesser-und-herrenhaeuser/gut-trenthorst--159

The so-called Kaiserbahn was a single-track railway line from Bad Oldesloe via Ratzeburg to Hagenow-Land in Mecklenburg. The line is said to have been built at the instigation of Kaiser Wilhelm II, because the Kaiser wanted a shorter route for his journeys from Berlin to the naval base in Kiel than via Lübeck or Hamburg. The line was opened in 1897. When the border was drawn after the Second World War, the line was interrupted and became meaningless. Passenger traffic was stopped in 1962, and freight traffic (mainly sugar beet) was abandoned in 1971.

This station building was opened on May 15, 1897, as part of a fast rail connection from Berlin to Kiel. It was popularly known as the Kaiserbahn (Emperor's Railway) because Kaiser Wilhelm II frequently used it. Rail service ceased around 1971. The route of the line is still clearly visible in the landscape. A natural footpath and cycle path begins on the east side of the station building, following the former railway embankment to Sierksrade. From there, it continues as a well-maintained cycle path to just before Berkenthin. In the opposite direction, one can also follow the former railway embankment. A mostly grassy footpath and cycle path starts here, passes Siebenbäumen (Seven Trees), and ends back at the main road. The entrance is on the other side of the road, hidden behind the guardrail.

The so-called Kaiserbahn was a single-track railway line from Bad Oldesloe via Ratzeburg to Hagenow-Land in Mecklenburg. The line is said to have been built at the instigation of Kaiser Wilhelm II, because the Kaiser wanted a shorter route for his journeys from Berlin to the naval base in Kiel than via Lübeck or Hamburg. The line was opened in 1897. When the border was drawn after the Second World War, the line was interrupted and became meaningless. Passenger traffic was stopped in 1962, and freight traffic (mainly sugar beet) was abandoned in 1971. The railway embankment was demolished soon after. Between Siebenbäumen and Berkenthin, a section still serves as a cycle path, in other places the route can only be made out by individual bends.

The “Bridge Trail” is a beautiful, pleasant cycling route between the communities of Schürensöhlen and Groß Boden. But why is it called a bridge trail? The bridge is actually impossible to miss: you drive over a hill with a clear ascent and descent, and there is also a bridge railing. But what does this bridge actually lead over? It leads over a railway line that has long since been dismantled - the former Kaiserbahn. On the east side, the former route is still clearly visible as a green strip.

Great area, lots to see.