Blumenthal: Discover the Landscape and Trails

Landscape and Trails in Blumenthal

Blumenthal is shaped by the post-glacial landscape of central Holstein. Hedgerows, small lakes, hills, meadows and extensive woodland define the scenery. For travelers who consider landscapes and trails when choosing a destination, the area offers ways to plan a stay focused on nature and cycling. Rather than a single attraction, the focus here is on a landscape made up of diverse elements.

Blumenthal is connected to Westensee Nature Park, which provides access to a network of hiking trails and developed cycling routes. A cycle path runs along the L298 toward Langwedel and was completed in 2009–2010. If you plan to use this route, check its current condition before setting out. The completion year describes when the work was finished, not the route’s condition today.

The information offers two different scales: the network of trails provides guidance for hiking and cycling tours, while the L298 refers to a specific cycle path with a documented completion date. This lets you decide whether to start with the trail network or specifically include the named route in your plans.

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde offers a broader view of the district’s routes. There is a 1,000-kilometer signposted cycling network and four nature parks. The 180-kilometer Nature Park Hiking Trail passes through all four parks. These regional details provide a broader perspective on cycling and hiking than the description of a single route.

Westensee–Obere Eider Nature Park is characterized by numerous lake complexes in the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands. It includes Westensee, which covers around 7 km² and is a popular excursion destination. The nature parks in the district consist to a considerable extent of nature and landscape conservation areas and provide habitats for a diverse range of animal and plant life. The banks of the Eider in Westensee–Obere Eider Nature Park are home to kingfishers; Dosenmoor is also a habitat for distinctive flora and fauna.

Other landscape highlights are also located within the wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. At 98 meters high, Aschberg offers panoramic views in good weather, reaching as far as the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and Kiel. The district also has 55 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline. About 70 kilometers, or two-thirds, of the Kiel Canal run through the district. The coast, canal and uplands therefore offer distinct regional landscape themes alongside Blumenthal’s focus on nature and trails.

Culture and history are also part of the wider region. Rendsburg’s old town dates back to the 13th century and is still characterized by medieval buildings. The Jewish Museum is located there in Schleswig-Holstein’s oldest surviving synagogue; the building is both a historic monument and a memorial. The Dutch windmill in Groß Wittensee dates from 1874. In addition to its museum grounds, the Molfsee Open-Air Museum includes a historic fairground with two carousels, a swing boat and a high striker, as well as a large playground. Thus, the wider destination encompasses a variety of historical and cultural themes alongside nature and trails.

Discover more destinations: Damendorf, Norby, Brekendorf, Molfsee, Bokel, Hohenwestedt, Bordesholm, Langwedel.

View the wider travel guide: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.