Pohnsdorf: Postsee, Wetland and History

Pohnsdorf combines a long local history with water, woodland and wetland landscapes. Postsee lies entirely within the municipality. Pohnsdorf and Sieversdorf also share a historical connection: both were first mentioned in 1224 and formerly belonged to the estate district of the Noble Convent of Preetz. This local history sits alongside the landscape features that can take centre stage when planning a trip.

Postsee, Wetland and Woodland

One distinctive natural area is the Pohnsdorfer Stauung, a restored wetland of approximately 100 hectares near Preetz. Shallow-water areas provide habitats for breeding and migratory birds; there are also spawning grounds for amphibians. Cranes are found in the area, as is the year-round grazing of Galloway cattle. Water, wildlife and pastureland together shape the character of this wetland.

Woodland is also part of the landscape: Pohnsdorf has three monastic forest districts with large stands of beech. Those interested in the Pohnsdorfer Runde will find further specific points of reference there. The route offers views south towards Postsee, passes through several parts of the Preetz Monastery forest and crosses the gently rolling fields of eastern Holstein. It follows roads with little traffic. The circular route thus combines views of the water, woodland stretches and open farmland.

There are no places to eat along the Pohnsdorfer Runde. Before your outing, check local access conditions and plan your provisions accordingly; conditions on site may change. No distance or walking time is given here for this circular route.

Routes and Cultural History

Another specific route detail is the Schusteracht: a 62.04-kilometre cycling tour whose northern and southern loops meet in Preetz. Its length and the meeting point of the two loops make it a different reference point for tour planning from the Pohnsdorfer Runde, which is described in terms of its landscape. Route conditions may change; check the details before setting out.

In Preetz, the Klosterhof preserves a protected ensemble around the medieval monastery complex. Wooden shoemaking is another cultural connection: the Hamann family has practised the craft for five generations. The Preetz wooden shoe workshop of Lorenz Hamann traces its tradition back to 1846. Together with the historical mention of the Noble Convent of Preetz, these connections place local history in a broader context without equating the individual places or their characteristics.

The broader destination of Plön

The broader destination of Plön includes the district of Plön, with around 80 lakes. Great Plön Lake covers 29 square kilometres, and Lake Selent covers 22 square kilometres. The district lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and has approximately 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. Activities including swimming, sailing and windsurfing are possible along the district’s coast. These details describe the wider regional setting; they do not describe Pohnsdorf’s landscape.

Large parts of the district also belong to the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park. The nature park covers 75,000 hectares and offers space for nature experiences as well as rare animals. The broader destination of Plön therefore encompasses both lake and coastal landscapes and nature park areas. This makes it possible to distinguish between Pohnsdorf’s specific features—Postsee, Pohnsdorfer Stauung, woodland and local history—and the wider landscapes of the district.

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Go to the broader travel overview: Plön.