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With a lake area of 28 km² and a depth of up to 56 m, the lake, located entirely within the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, is the largest and deepest in Schleswig-Holstein. On the north bank lies the district town of Plön, with the lake's landmark, Plön Castle, situated on a hill. Other towns on the shores of the Großer Plöner See include Bosau, Dersau, and Ascheberg. Origin Edit The Großer Plöner See was formed as a result of the glaciation of Schleswig-Holstein after the last Ice Age. It is a typical Weichselian tongue basin, the shape of which can be particularly well traced on the southern shore between Bosau and Nehmten. Two glaciers essentially formed the deeper eastern Plön Basin with 58 m and the shallower western Ascheberg Basin with 30 m. The northern boundary of the lake consists of a land bridge between the Großer Plöner See and the Kleiner Plöner See, which was formed as a terminal moraine during a later glacial advance. Islands Edit The eastern and western parts of the lake are connected by a shallow water area, designated since 1992 as the nature reserve "Islands in the Großer Plöner See and Störland Peninsula". The majority of the islands are located in this area. They offer various bird species, such as white-tailed eagles, common goldeneyes, common mergansers, and greylag geese, undisturbed and wind-sheltered breeding and moulting sites. The Prinzeninsel, which became a peninsula in the 19th century due to the artificial lowering of the water level, extends from here over a length of 2 km to the north and is a popular excursion destination for tourists in summer. With the "Ascheberger Warder im Großen Plöner See", there is another nature reserve, existing since 1955, in the western part of the lake around the Ascheberger Warder. In total, more than 20 islands are distributed across the surface of the Großer Plöner See. Culturally and historically significant are the islands Olsborg and Bischofswarder as former Slavic settlement sites. Water levels Edit Originally (at the beginning of the Postglacial period), the lake's water level was 15 to 18 m above the current level and covered the entire area of the Holstein Switzerland lakes, which are now flowed through by the Schwentine. Sediment samples taken from the lakebed at a water depth of 41 m indicate that the first damming structures were already erected in the 13th century. After the dissolution of the water rights of the old mill (mentioned as early as 1221) and the eel fishing rights, the lake's water level was lowered by 1.14 m. The associated goal of land reclamation was achieved, but the land gained proved to be a stony, unpromising area. Furthermore, with the lowering of the water level, the drainage was improved. The lake's water level is currently at approx. 21 m above sea level and fluctuates seasonally by about 40 cm. Source Wikipedia

The Langenrade windmill (also known as the "Sventana" windmill) is an impressive historical monument in the municipality of Ascheberg, very close to Plön.

The only fully functional of the three windmills within the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is located in Ascheberg-Langenrade. The windmill, named "Sventana," was built in 1860 in Kleinmühlen near Plön. It has stood in Ascheberg only since 1890, replacing a predecessor that burned down. In 1982, three couples with a passion for windmills decided to restore it to working order. After considerable financial investment and many hours of labor, the single-story smock mill has been operational and flying again since 1990. The restoration of the mill's sails was financially supported, among other things, by state funds for nature parks.

A super quiet and well-maintained campsite. Most pitches are hedged, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet. Plenty of playgrounds, a cinema, a heated pool, an indoor playground, and much more.

Swimming area on the Großer Plöner See (Great Plön Lake) with a sandy beach, playground, and sunbathing lawn. The long, sandy beach is the ideal swimming spot for families. A sunbathing lawn, benches, a hammock, a slide, mini-golf, and a small playground invite you to linger. The water is gently sloping and marked with a non-swimmer's boundary. Shady spots and a jetty into the water are available, as are changing facilities and restrooms.

The large Plön Lake is divided into two basins: the eastern Plön Basin and the western Ascheberg Basin. The small Plön Lake borders it to the north. The shores of the large Plön Lake are wooded, and several bird species can be found on the many islands. A visit to the Princes' Island is highly recommended!

The smoked salmon is first-class. The fish sandwiches were freshly prepared.

Lasner Fishery & Smokehouse, perfect for a break 🤩