Kiel Canal at Sehestedt – Gut Sehestedt loop from Holtsee

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Schleswig-Holstein

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Holtsee

Kiel Canal at Sehestedt – Gut Sehestedt loop from Holtsee

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Kiel Canal at Sehestedt – Gut Sehestedt loop from Holtsee

03:40

14.3km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hüttener Berge

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3.85 km

Bridge Over the Alte Eider Near Eiderhufe

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The Eider, Schleswig-Holstein's longest river, sometimes narrow and idyllic or wide as a waterway (NOK). The Eider is crossed by several ferries and bridges: "Lucky for the hiker!" 😃👍😜

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4.76 km

Steinwehrer Holz

Forest

5.01 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Hüttener Berge

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This path is ideal for a forest tour or in a northern extension via Café Eiderhufe.

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6.44 km

Kiel Canal at Sehestedt

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Ships crossing the canal can be up to 235 meters long. In addition, the diving depth must not be more than 9.5 meters. The Kiel Canal is the man-made shipping …

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7.09 km

Fähre Sehestedt

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The snack bar in Sehestedt is great

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7.22 km

Sehestedt Snack Bar on the Kiel Canal

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There's always something going on at the snack bar, like on the NOK.

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7.29 km

Rest Area with View of the Kiel Canal

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Always along the water...beautiful path with big pots!

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7.57 km

Sehestedt Obelisk Memorial

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Battle of Sehestedt, December 1813 Although the Danes were able to win a victory here, they were unable to prevent the overall victory of the Swedish-Russian-Prussian alliance.

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7.83 km

Gut Sehestedt

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The spacious courtyard of the Sehestedt estate still dominates the image of the town on the north side. The estate stands on the site of an old moated castle and …

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