Best lakes around Trappenkamp, a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, are characterized by natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities. The region features several notable lakes, including Stocksee and Ihlsee, set amidst forests, meadows, and rolling hills. These bodies of water offer activities such as swimming, hiking, and paddling. The area provides a blend of natural preservation and accessible outdoor experiences for visitors.
Last updated: April 28, 2026
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Stocksee is an idyllic lake in Holstein Switzerland. Surrounded by forests, meadows, and rolling hills, the 1.3-square-kilometer body of water is ideal for swimming, paddling, hiking, and biking. Here is a large bathing area with a wooden jetty. The lakeside pool is fully accessible and has a large, shaded parking lot.
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The Stocksee, located east of the town of the same name, extends into the districts of Segeberg and Plön. It is around 200 hectares in size and has a maximum depth of 30.2 m. The lake is particularly important as a resting and moulting area and is therefore partly part of the Mittlerer Stocksee and surrounding area nature reserve. A hiking trail runs 11.7 kilometers around the lake, mostly close to the shore. An unguarded bathing area is located in the middle of the town of Stocksee. Motorboats are not allowed on the lake. Anglers will get their money's worth here, however, as the lake is home to perch, pike, zander and eels, among other species.
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There is an unguarded bathing area in the middle of the village of Stocksee. Motorboats are not allowed on the lake. However, anglers will get their money's worth here, as the lake is home to perch, pike, zander and eels, among others.
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Stocksee is a municipality in the district of Segeberg in Schleswig-Holstein. The municipality is known throughout Schleswig-Holstein for the summer camp that takes place every year during the summer holidays for up to 170 children and young people from schools in Neumünster, Husum and Itzehoe.
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As part of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, the Tarbek Moor with its special charm is a popular excursion destination that gives you a variety of impressions. With its diverse composition of ponds and vegetation-free peat banks, it offers undisturbed insights into a mysterious-looking habitat. A moor birch forest borders dark ponds surrounded by snakeroot, dead birch trees in water-filled peat pits rise picturesquely into the sky and fields of waving cotton grass are reminiscent of images from Nordic legends. In the 131-hectare area, which was previously used as a peat extraction area, remnants of this use can still be seen today and carefree cycling and hiking from the Tarbek Moor to the Ihlsee in Bad Segeberg is possible both along former routes that have been preserved to this day and along the railway embankment that connected Bad Segeberg, Bornhöved and Kiel until 1960. https://www.blunkerbach-sh.de/tarbeker-moor
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The Ihlsee is located in the northwestern part of the district town of Bad Segeberg on the northern edge of the Kleinniendorf district and is part of the designated Ihlsee and Ihlwald nature reserve. The origin of the lake has not been fully investigated. Either the depression was formed after the Ice Age due to dead ice or it was created as a sinkhole by the collapse of a cave in the Segeberg salt dome. Today the lake has an area of around 29 hectares and stretches 450 m from north to south and around 850 m from west to east; the shore is 2.25 km long. Along with the Bültsee and the Garrensee, the lake is one of the few nutrient-poor lakes in Schleswig-Holstein. The lake is located in a depression and has no inflow. It is fed only by groundwater and inflowing surface water (precipitation). To the north of the bathing area is the outflow that connects the lake to the Great Segeberg Lake. The lake can be walked around, but there is no path along the lake. There is a bathing area on the eastern shore that has existed for decades. The bathing water quality is regularly monitored and in recent years has been rated as very good to good. There is a residential area on the northern shore. On the western and southern sides, the Ihlwald, a swamp forest, dominates the shoreline. From 1911 to 1961, there was a Kiel-Segeberg narrow-gauge railway station at Ihlsee, the tracks of which were removed in 1962. The Ihlsee was declared a nature reserve in 1950 because of its special features. The lake is a particularly nutrient-poor body of water, which gives rise to rare flora. Today, the lake is part of the Ihlsee and Ihlwald nature reserve and has been part of the Natura 2000 protected area network since 2006. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihlsee
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The hiking trails are easy to walk, although after a lot of rain there are a few puddles.
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The Tarbek Moor can be walked around in 1 hour. ... if it didn't offer so many beautiful moments to pause and take a break.
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For a scenic hike, the Stocksee Lakeside Trail offers an 11.7-kilometer route that mostly stays close to the shore, providing a peaceful experience. While a trail exists around Ihlsee, it doesn't consistently run directly along the shore. You can also find various running and easy hiking trails in the region, such as those listed in the Easy hikes around Trappenkamp guide.
Yes, several lakes offer excellent family-friendly bathing options. The Bathing Area at Stocksee provides an unguarded bathing area with a wooden jetty and shaded parking. Lake Ihl features a lido on its eastern shore with exceptionally clear water, a spacious shallow non-swimmer area, wide lawns, a diving tower, and a water slide. Additionally, Nehmser Lake has an official public bathing area with a jetty, sandy beach, and lawn.
Yes, some lakes are dog-friendly. At Nehmser Lake, in addition to the bathing area for humans, there is an official bathing area specifically for animals. The Stocksee Lakeside Trail also has access points where four-legged friends can cool off.
The lakes are set amidst forests, meadows, and rolling hills. Stocksee is known for its ecological role as a resting and molting area for birds, partly designated as a nature reserve. Lake Ihl is part of a designated nature reserve, known for its exceptionally clear, nutrient-poor water supporting rare flora, and is surrounded by the Ihlwald swamp forest. The nearby Tarbeker Moor is another natural area known for diverse wildlife, including cranes and otters.
Yes, parking is generally available. The Bathing Area at Stocksee offers a shaded parking lot. At Lake Ihl, free parking is available at the lido on the eastern shore.
Beyond swimming and hiking around the lakes, the region offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous running trails, such as those in the Running Trails around Trappenkamp guide, or explore gravel biking routes, detailed in the Gravel biking around Trappenkamp guide. Angling is also popular at Stocksee, which is home to perch, pike, zander, and eels.
The lakes are enjoyable year-round, but the warmer months, typically from late spring to early autumn, are ideal for swimming, paddling, and enjoying the bathing areas. Hiking and cycling can be enjoyed throughout the spring, summer, and autumn, and even in winter for peaceful walks, weather permitting.
While Stocksee and Ihlsee are prominent, the Tarbeker Moor offers a unique natural experience with diverse wildlife and opportunities for walks. Nehmser Lake also provides an idyllic path along its shore through pristine nature, offering beautiful views.
Visitors particularly appreciate the tranquil settings, the diverse recreational opportunities like swimming and hiking, and the natural beauty of the surrounding forests and meadows. The clear water of lakes like Ihlsee and the well-maintained bathing facilities are frequently highlighted by the community.
Yes, motorboats are generally prohibited on Stocksee, ensuring a peaceful environment for swimming, paddling, and other non-motorized water activities. This helps maintain the tranquil atmosphere and ecological balance of the lake.


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