View of Lake Lanker – Highland cattle at Lanker Lake loop from Sophienhof

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View of Lake Lanker – Highland cattle at Lanker Lake loop from Sophienhof

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View of Lake Lanker – Highland cattle at Lanker Lake loop from Sophienhof

05:25

20.8km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.32 km

View of Lake Lanker

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This lake is particularly distinguished by its abundance of bays. Almost the entire western area from the lakeshore to the railway tracks on the Preetz-Ascheberg line is designated as a nature reserve "Peninsulas and Bays in Lake Lanker".

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2.60 km

Highland cattle at Lanker Lake

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This part of the hike leads wonderfully along the lake with beautiful views

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2.74 km

Horse Bathing Area at Gut Wahlstorf

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The horse bathing area is directly north of Gut Wahlstorf and can be reached via a beautiful avenue of birch trees.

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2.99 km

Birch Avenue – Northern Access to Gut Wahlstorf

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Dreamlike avenue of birch trees.

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3.45 km

Schwentine Bridge at Wahlstorf Estate

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The Schwentine is one of the longest rivers in Schleswig-Holstein at 68 km[3]. It rises 1.7 km southwest of the highest point in the state, the Bungsberg, on a spring …

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11.4 km

Old Kühren Watermill

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This late medieval watermill is situated in the middle of the nature reserve Kueener ponds on the reed-lined, dammed-up mill pond.
The water mill of the Gut Kuten was first …

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12.2 km

Schweding

Forest

15.9 km

Preetz Town Church

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The beauty of the north are the often very well-preserved church ensembles. In addition to the church, there are other buildings in the immediate vicinity, such as the pastor's or …

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16.7 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Lanker See

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Right at the junction of Lake Kirchsee and Lake Lanker, through which the Schwentine River flows on its way from the Bungsberg to its mouth in the Kiel Fjord, there …

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