Schellhorn at Lake Lanker: Water and History

For planning a trip to Schellhorn, two local themes stand out: water at Lake Lanker and history in Scharstorf. There is a bathing area by the lake, and the water is used for several water sports. In Scharstorf, a district of Schellhorn, a Slavic fortification with a clearly visible circular rampart has been preserved. These places and activities offer different ways to explore your interests. The broader perspective on Plön adds further landscapes and leisure opportunities in the district to the local focus.

Bathing area and water sports at Lake Lanker

There is a bathing area at Lake Lanker in Schellhorn. It has information signs and a board for the lifebuoy. This connects the topic of swimming with specific facilities at the bathing area. Schellhorn is one of the settlements bordering the lake.

Lake Lanker is part of the Schwentine waterway and is used for canoeing, rowing and sailing. The bathing area and these water sports represent different ways to enjoy the lake: one involves swimming, while the others involve activities on the water. If you are planning to use a boat, exact conditions may be subject to local restrictions; check in advance.

The rampart in Scharstorf

A Slavic fortification has been preserved in Scharstorf, a district of Schellhorn. Its circular rampart is clearly visible. Those interested in Slavic history will find a tangible historical point of interest here, distinct from the water-themed attractions at Lake Lanker. The rampart gives the fortification a recognizable shape and makes it a distinct local point of interest for trip planning.

The Plön district as a broader regional setting

The broader travel destination of Plön offers a wider view of the Plön district. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland nature region and has about 50 kilometers of Baltic coastline. The district is home to around 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, covering 22 km². These two area figures offer a concrete comparison within the region's lake landscape.

Along the district's Baltic coast, there are opportunities for swimming from Mönkeberg to Sehlendorfer Strand. Activities available there also include sailing, surfing, diving, boat excursions, offshore sailing trips, cutter trips and surf fishing. The regional setting thus encompasses a wide range of coastal activities as well as lakes.

The Plön district also offers suitable landscapes for cycling and hiking: the district is gently hilly. Much of it lies within the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and spot rare animals. The region also has a signposted 850 km cycling network and developed Nordic walking trails.

A cultural landmark in the district is Plön Castle. It stands above the lake of the same name in Holstein Switzerland and is the landmark of the Plön district.

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