Discover Altenhof

Altenhof brings together several travel interests: climbing in the beech forest, a network of hiking and cycling trails, angling tourism, and concerts at the Kuhhaus. Local activities and information about the wider destination complement each other, but refer to different geographical levels.

Climbing in the beech forest

The Altenhof high ropes course offers climbing in a beech forest near the Baltic Sea and Eckernförde Bay. Activities include suspension bridges, routes from tree to tree, climbing in the treetops and a BungeeJumperXL. The focus is on climbing elements in the beech forest, setting it apart from walks and cycling tours on the local trail network. If you plan to visit the high ropes course, check opening times and booking conditions in advance, as they may change.

Trails and angling tourism

Altenhof is also associated with angling tourism and has a network of hiking and cycling trails. Check specific routes locally. Angling tourism adds an interest distinct from walking or cycling the trails and climbing in the forest. You can decide whether climbing, choosing a route or fishing is the main focus of your trip.

Music at the Kuhhaus

The Kuhhaus in Altenhof hosts concerts as part of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. It can accommodate up to 950 people. As the programme varies from year to year, the programme for that year is key when planning a music-focused trip; check the concert dates for your chosen period. The planning considerations differ: for the high ropes course, opening times and booking conditions matter; for the festival, it is the specific programme.

A separate note for motorhome travellers

Altenhof also has a motorhome site at the historic Grüner Jäger inn. Availability and operating conditions may change; check this information before your trip. If you are travelling by motorhome, this is a separate point to consider alongside the focus on hotels.

Rendsburg-Eckernförde as the wider setting

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde extends beyond Altenhof. The district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. At district level, there is also a 1,000-kilometre network of signposted cycling routes. Altenhof itself also has a network of hiking and cycling trails; when planning, you can distinguish between local routes and the wider regional network.

The district is home to four nature parks, crossed by the 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail. The nature parks consist largely of nature reserves and protected landscapes, and provide habitats for diverse plant and animal life. In Westensee-Obere Eider Nature Park, the banks of the Eider provide a habitat for kingfishers. This regional information complements Altenhof’s local attractions with a wider perspective on nature and landscape.

Another landmark is the 98-metre-high Aschberg. In fine weather, the panoramic view extends to the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and the state capital, Kiel. The coast, cycling network, nature parks and views can be considered as different aspects of the wider destination, while the search for hotels in Altenhof remains focused on the specific attractions of the town.

Discover more destinations: Dänischenhagen, Schlei-Ostsee, Neu Duvenstedt, Holzdorf, Schinkel, Westensee, Damendorf, Rodenbek.

Back to the overview of the wider destination: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.