Stolpe – Prehistoric Farm, Lake and Trails

Explore Stolpe through a range of highlights: natural science exhibits at the Prehistoric Farm, a walk around Lake Stolpe, the wetlands of Stolpe Moor, cycling trails and the history of the Limes Saxoniae. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the museum, the landscape or outdoor activities.

Prehistoric Farm, Farm Café and Local History

The Prehistoric Farm Museum and its farm café have been located in Stolpe since 22 June 2019. The collection includes fossils, minerals and animals from the present day. The museum presents natural science topics to a broad audience, with the collection offering different ways to explore natural history. The exhibits currently on display may change. Check current visiting information before your visit.

The farm café serves homemade cakes and gateaux. Regional products shape its seasonal offerings. The menu and opening hours may change, so it is worth checking current visiting information in advance. The village’s history offers another point of interest: Stolpe is considered to have been founded by the Slavs around 800 on the Limes Saxoniae.

Walking and Cycling by Lake Stolpe

The loop around Lake Stolpe is about 8 km long; allow approximately 2.5 hours. It starts at Stolpe’s school and follows the Gärtnersteg footbridge to a path above the lake. From there, you can enjoy views across the water. Further along, the route reaches the old cobbled road to Gut Perdoel, crosses the Alte Schwentine and continues to its mouth at Lake Stolpe. The route description dates from 2014. Check trail conditions, signage and accessibility locally.

There are also several named cycling routes in the area. In Stolpe, the Vicelinweg follows the Gärtnersteg alongside Lake Stolpe through a hedgerow landscape; a Vicelinweg loop also passes through the village. The red main route of the Limes Saxoniae passes through Stolpe, with a detour to the bathing area at Lake Stolpe. Check the route, signage and conditions for taking the detour before setting off.

Stolpe Moor and the Landscape

Stolpe Moor is a fen along the Schierenseer Au, which flows into Lake Stolpe to the south. The municipality acquired land in the moor for nature conservation purposes. Galloway cattle graze the wet meadows to maintain the character of the wet grassland; management practices may change over time. Along the lakeshore, alder carr gives way to a broad reedbed. The watercourse, moorland and lakeside vegetation give the landscape a range of ecological features.

Getting to Stolpe

VKP bus 410 takes you to Stolpe from Kiel and Bad Segeberg. Check the current timetable before travelling. By car, take the A 21 from the direction of Hamburg or Kiel. Bus and car offer different ways to plan your journey; current timetable and traffic conditions may change.

Plön in the Wider Region

The wider Plön travel destination includes around 80 lakes in Plön district. These include Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, covering 22 km². The Holstein Switzerland region is characterised by gentle hills, lakes, beech forests, villages and manor estates. These regional landscape features provide a broader context for the Plön travel destination.

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