The Flensburg Fjord and especially the varied nature in Glücksburg are an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts. Even if you don't set any new altitude records on the hiking trails by the Baltic Sea, you will quickly fall in love with the region with its abundance of water, coastline and nature reserves.

Schloss Glücksburg
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From Sandwig to Glücksburg Castle

From the historic spring valley along the promenade, up through the spa gardens and urban forests, this picturesque tour takes you all the way to Glücksburg's landmark - the moated castle. A wonderful walk in the midst of nature, by the sea and the lake.
Wildgehege und Waldspielplatz
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Hike to the game reserve and forest playground

This circular trail leads through the beautiful Friedeholz forest - children also get their money's worth here. In addition to the forest playground, which invites children to run around, the enclosure with the friendly herd of wild boars awaits young and older visitors. No feeding allowed.
Blühende Blumen am Wegesrand
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Glücksburg promenade and forest hike

Coming from the Quellental valley, always along the promenade of the seaside resort, this enchanting circular route first leads through the Schwennautal valley, then to the Becker shipyard and finally back through Glücksburg's streets.
Wanderweg durchs Friedeholz
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Circular hike through the Friedeholz

This circular trail starts and ends at a small parking lot located directly at Friedeholz. It leads through the hilly forest landscape to the entrance to the village of Schausende. From here, the trail continues along the road bordering wide fields and returns in a wide arc. There is a viewing platform at the Pugumer See nature reserve.
Natur Holnis Noor
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Hike around Holnis Noor

This hike crosses the Holnis peninsula twice. A firm sandy path first takes you to the western shore, where the Noor and the cliffs, the highlights of this tour, offer magnificent views. Return to and along the promenade along the beach on the eastern side of Holnis.
Vogelperspektive auf den Roikier See
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Forest hike around Lake Roikier

This tour leads over numerous hills through Glücksburg's south-western forests around the Roikiersee lake, which is covered in water lilies. Dog owners are allowed to let their well-behaved dogs run free for the first and last 600 meters.
Wald bei Wanderung von Bockholmwik nach Langbaligau Hafen
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Hike from Bockholmwik to Langbaligau harbor

From Bockholmwik along the beach, this path later leads through forests and fields to the harbor in Langballigau. The ferry to Sonderburg (DK) departs from here in summer, and bicycles can also be taken on board.
Sonnenblumenfeld
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Brunsmark tour

This tour starts and ends at the artefact climate park. A dirt track leads through a charming landscape in the south-east of Glücksburg. There are wonderful viewpoints of the Flensburg Fjord along this short route.
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Meierwik circular walk

From the Quellental parking lot, this tour first leads past the marina, the planetarium and the Fördelandthermen thermal baths, up to the Tremmerup forest. On hilly sandy paths past Lake Roikier you reach Meierwik, where you return to the shore of the Flensburg Fjord and along it. The last section leads through a resting forest - please be appropriately respectful here.
Vogelperspektive auf Sandwig
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Sandwig walk

The start and finish of this tour are at Glücksburg marina. The route first runs along the promenade towards the Sandwig spa beach and on to the mouth of the Schwennau. The route leads through the town and Glücksburg's forests past the royal oak, the old forester's lodge and the Fördeland thermal baths.
Natur bei Schwennau
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Schwennau circular walk

This circular route starts at the parking lot at the mouth of the Schwennau in the direction of Beckerwerft, always along the promenade. It offers a fantastic view of Denmark and the offshore Ochseninseln islands. You return to the starting point via fields, forests and through the urban area.
Natur beim Wanderlehrpfad
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Süderbrarup / Norderbrarup hiking trail

This trail offers 12 information stations and leads through the two villages of Süderbrarup and Norderbrarup. Information is provided about the historical and historic significance of the locations as well as information about interesting natural areas. A particular highlight is the Thorsberger Moor, an important war booty sacrificial site from the Roman Empire (1st-5th century AD).
Hafen mit Booten
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Circular hike Flensburg harbor - Osbektal - Lautrupsbach valley

This tour combines many elements: the heart of the city with its historic harbor, the Osterallee, the Lautrupsbach valley and the Osbektal valley. The route continues along the shore in Sonwik to the destination.
Strand bei Kollund
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Hiking in the forest and on the beach in Kollund, DK

This hiking trail is located on the northern shore of the Flensburg Fjord. It leads through the Kollund forest in the direction of Schusterkate, through the small village of Kollund and down to the beach. In summer, you can take a refreshing dip in the fjord after this tour.
Wald bei Marienhölzung
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Marienhölzung - a walk on the green outskirts of Flensburg

The Marienhölzung is characterized in particular by a well-developed network of paths of around 22 km in length. There are many places to sit along the way, a wild boar and fallow deer enclosure and a playground. There is also a forest nature trail that provides information on animals and plants.
Natur beim Rundwanderweg durch Langballigholz
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Circular hiking trail through Langballigholz / Langballigau - Unewatt

The long valley of the Langballigau with its hillside deciduous forests, wetland biotopes and unique flora and fauna is well worth a visit. In Unewatt you can take a coffee break in the country inn or visit the museum village.
Tiere im Naturschutzgebiet
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Hike in the Schäferhaus nature reserve

The Schäferhaus foundation land is a 292-hectare nature reserve located to the west of Flensburg. Here, nature is explained and illustrated to visitors at various stations. There are two viewing points that offer a wonderful view of the area, which is home to 100 Galloway cattle and a few wild Konik horses.
Jogger bindet sich die Schuhe
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Lyreskovpfad Bov, DK - historical hiking trail

This historic hiking trail is something for active people, as there is natural fitness equipment dotted along the route, which is ideal for runners. There are also two campfire sites and two small lakes where you can discover exciting wildlife - thanks to the low water level.
Blumen beim Fördesteig Wanderweg
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Fördesteig: Hike from the Danish border to Kappeln

The Fördesteig trail leads from the Danish border along the Baltic Sea coast to Kappeln. The route is fully signposted and runs through nature reserves, stream valleys and forests. Some attractive sections lead directly over beaches and cliffs.
Der Glücksburger Schlosssee
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Hike around the Glücksburg castle lake

The moated castle of Glücksburg is the undisputed landmark of the town. This picturesque 2 km long trail leads around the castle lake. Starting at the parking lot, the route runs through the castle courtyard, through the castle park with the rosarium and the orangery, continuing along the shore. The royal oak offers benches that invite you to linger. Finally, the route crosses the Prinz-Friedrich-Ferdinand-Damm and returns to the city center.
Wanderweg im Wald
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Dolmen Trail - Archaeological and natural history hiking trail

On this tour, you can experience the traces of our ancestors that are still visible today. There are stone graves along the route with signs providing information about the age and type of grave. There is also a wild boar enclosure, a playground and an elven meadow along the way.
Leuchtturm beim Rundgang Schausende
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Tour of Schausende

Starting at the Schausende lighthouse, this tour leads over a dyke to Holnis Noor. It continues up to the cliffs, where a magnificent view rewards hikers for their efforts. After crossing the Holnisspitze, the route follows the promenade on the eastern shore and the road along the fields back to Schausende.
Wanderwerg im Friedeholz

Further hikes in the Friedeholz

In addition to the dolmen trail, there are two other beautiful hiking trails through the Friedeholz. The Friedeholz circular trail is around 6 km long and leads right through the forest and along the Pugumer See nature reserve. The start and finish is the Schauenthal parking lot in the heart of Glücksburg. From here, the route follows small roads with little traffic in the east along the forest to the imposing Weldt oak tree, which has a very special charm, especially in the fall. The route then continues to Lake Pugumer See and in a wide arc back along the nature reserve to the starting point.

You can also do a smaller loop with the family: the 1.8 km long wild boar circular trail is also easy for children to master and offers variety for the little ones too. From the Friedeholz parking lot, you first go to the wild boar enclosure, where in spring the young boars enchant not only the little visitors. The next point is the adventure playground in Friedeholz, where children can let off steam with plenty of imagination. On the way back, you can either take a slightly longer route through the beautiful forest or take the shortcut back towards the wild boar enclosure.

Hiking in the Friedeholz

Glücksburger Schloss mit Wolken

Hikes along the highlights of Glücksburg

A combination of sporting activity and discovering Glücksburg's sights and special features can be experienced on the hiking trails in Glücksburg. Enjoy the view of the beautiful and famous landmark of the Baltic seaside resort - Glücksburg Castle - on the 2.1 km long castle circular trail. Follow the tour around the castle pond and enjoy the wonderful panoramic view of the impressive castle grounds. On the 4.8 km Schwennau circular route, you start in Friedeholz, past the wild boar enclosure, along the fjord - from the Becker shipyard to Schwennau. Denmark is within sight before you return to Friedeholz through lush greenery. The 3.1 km long Sandwig circular route shows you once again the diversity of Glücksburg: from the Fördeland-Therme spa, you pass the planetarium on your way to the waterfront promenade. Feel the fine sand of Sandwig beach and look out over the water from the Fördeschifffahrt landing stage to the neighboring Danish country. Relax as you walk through the forest, past the castle pond, back to the starting point of the hike.

HIKING TRAILS IN GLÜCKSBURG

 

Flensburg Fjord off Glücksburg
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Hike to the south of Glücksburg

 

The paths along the fjord, in the Knick landscape, past the lakes and into the beech forests: Glücksburg's south invites you to enjoy relaxing exercise on its hiking trails.

Discover the diversity of the natural and cultural landscape in one of the most beautiful areas of Schleswig-Holstein. Simply go on a hike on the trails presented here. Combine the circular routes, take a break in the restaurants, relax by the lakes or simply unwind with a view over the fjord.

HIKING TRAILS IN THE SOUTH OF GLÜCKSBURG

 

 

Brücke am Kleinen Noor auf Holnis

Hiking on the Holnis peninsula

The 10 km hiking trail across the Holnis peninsula and the nature reserve of the same name will delight all nature lovers and fresh air fanatics. Discover the natural diversity of the Flensburg Fjord. Climb the Holnis Kliff natural monument and enjoy a panoramic view of the Flensburg Fjord from there or follow the small paths winding through hedges and meadows, stroll along the promenade of the Drei/Holnis spa beach and watch kite surfers and sailing boats. Interesting information boards about the local flora and fauna await all plant and bird lovers at the NABU information hut. Passing the Schausender lighthouse, you reach the charming Club Nautics sailing and yacht harbor, where you can take a wonderful break. The Gasthaus Fährhaus Holnis and a café with a unique view of the fjord will also welcome you with a delicious fish dish, a refreshing drink or freshly baked cake and delicious coffee.

Hiking trails on Holnis

Brücke am Noor mit Fahrrad

Kiter der Surfschule Holnis

Woman relaxing by the pool, leaning against the edge with her eyes closed

Hund vor dem Glücksburger Schloss