Balcony of Holtenau – View of the Kiel Fjord loop from Holtenau

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Balcony of Holtenau – View of the Kiel Fjord loop from Holtenau

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Balcony of Holtenau – View of the Kiel Fjord loop from Holtenau

01:27

5.65km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Former MFG-5 Airbase (Holtenau East)

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In front of the MFG-5 (5th Marine Aviation Squadron) lie the mussel beds of the OceanWell in the shallow water of the fjord.

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2.62 km

Balcony of Holtenau

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270° panoramic view over the Kiel Fjord. From the shipyard (formerly HDW) to Laboe…

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4.71 km

View of the Kiel Fjord

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From this vantage point you have a view from the shipyard in the inner fjord to the Laboe submarine memorial.

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4.71 km

Traditional sailors at Tiessenkai

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The traditional sailing ships and vessels often moor here during the sailing season, from Easter to autumn. During Kiel Week (the last full week of June), they often moor in "packs."

VINTAGE CARS - in alphabetical order:

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4.72 km

Tiessen Quay, Holtenau

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Location of traditional sailing ships for the Kiel Week.

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4.93 km

Schiffer Café on Tiessen Quay

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From the café you can wonderfully watch the bunkering of the traditional sailing ships.

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4.95 km

Old Warehouse Laboe

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Canal packing house from around 1783/84, originally temporary storage for the goods delivered by ships, today a landmark.

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5.13 km

View of the Kiel Canal locks

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The bridge to the lock island can be entered from the Holtenau side, then only for authorized persons.

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5.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

1.68 km

293 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.40 km

295 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

7°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 16, 2021,Thissen Kai, Schlendern 16.11.2021 • Waterkant

Daaa ... there wasn't much going on either - just this blinking crane when we arrived. . . Oops, will a cat be saved?
Nöööö - they clean the windows on the outside facade ...
No ! I don't say anything further!
Otherwise beautiful glitter lights over dark, calm fjord - what a "soul dance"
Good N8 🌟

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March 2, 2025,Kiel-Holtenau - MFG5 Gelände ⚓⛴️🚶‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️

It was actually supposed to be a lost place tour. BUT all the buildings have been closed now, so you can't get in anywhere anymore. Also: be careful, there is a security guard driving around and you will be politely asked to leave the area if you are anywhere without permission. 👮 I heard that from a friend. 😉

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