Campsite in the Eidertal – Bench in Oberes Eidertal loop from Reesdorf

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Reesdorf

Campsite in the Eidertal – Bench in Oberes Eidertal loop from Reesdorf

Easy

4.5

(48)

147

hikers

Campsite in the Eidertal – Bench in Oberes Eidertal loop from Reesdorf

01:28

5.61km

40m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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602 m

Historic Eider Bridge in Reesdorf

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The historic Eiderbrücke is located at the Eiderkate in Reesdorf and was built in 1803. It is a real architectural gem and can still be loaded with 10 t today. …

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984 m

Old Willows on the Eidertal Trail

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Three old willow trees on the Eidertal hiking trail stand pristine and menacing - just like the Whomping Willow from Harry Potter.

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1.02 km

Campsite in the Eidertal

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To the right of the Eiderwanderweg there is a small overnight place off the path.

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1.26 km

Galloway Cattle in the Eidertal Meadows

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These animals are tail cattle. This is a breed of domestic cattle that was bred by crossing different domestic cattle in the 1920s and looks very similar to the extinct aurochs.

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1.36 km

Konik Horses in Eidertal

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Koniks are a pony breed from Central-Eastern Europe. They are very robust and are used in agriculture.

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1.48 km

Bench in Oberes Eidertal

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There are several places to sit and rest throughout the Upper Eider Valley.
In 10.2023 the benches will no longer be there, and apparently they won't be coming back.

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1.87 km

Eiderwiesen Wildlife Observation Area

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In this section aurochs and Konik wild horses can be observed.

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2.04 km

Bridge over the Eider in the Eider Valley

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At the bridge is a good start for paddling. The boats can be lowered into the water via a staircase. If you can make it to the Westensee.
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5.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

1.53 km

778 m

141 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

778 m

483 m

335 m

193 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

8°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

January 13, 2025,Eidertal bei Schmalstede 🌿❄️🌞🐕🚶‍♀️🐕🚶🏼‍♀️

A wonderful walk that was freezing cold, but was characterized by sunshine and a pretty white landscape - often with a view over the meadows and fields. ☀️😊

The only disadvantage with these temperatures: all the puddles are frozen, so they are no longer a source of drinking water for the dogs. ❄️🫣 When we arrived at the old Eider …

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