Nature in Stormarn

The nature conservation area Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunnetal is particularly interesting from a geological point of view.
During the last ice-age, melting water drained in tunnels underneath the glaciers thus cutting into the ground with different depths. In addition, many stone-age discoveries have been made in this area. Stroll along the walking paths and simply forget the time. Walk along the Alfred-Rust hiking trail and follow the footsteps of the first settlers. Information plaques along the trail give you an extensive picture of the geology and archeological importance of the Tunneltal.

U-Bahnhof Ahrensburg Ost

U-Bahnhof Ahrensburg West mit P+R Parkplatz
(GPS position: 53.65151,10.21810)

The marshland Brenner Moor is the perfect place to leave everyday life behind. So breathe in deeply and listen to nothing but the grass rustling in the wind. Brenner Moor is the largest inland saltwater marshland in Schleswig-Holstein. In some places the salt content of the water is as high as that of the North Sea. For this reason you can find plants such as the sea arrow grass and the glasswort here that can otherwise only be found near the coast. Walking through the marshland, you can observe a variety of birds. Part of the trail leads you along an idyllic boardwalk.

(GPS position: 53.81929,10.35227)

In the valley Billetal, nature is still untouched. This protected area was formed at the end of the last ice-age by the melting water. Today it borders on to the Sachsenwald, the largest single forest area in Schleswig-Holstein. The area is a native habitat to many animal and plant species. With a little luck you get to watch particular bird species such as the water ouzel which spends the winter here, the gray wagtail or the river kingfisher with its colourful plumage.
Come and discover this unique natural environment on the Bille hiking trail. It is well worth it.

(GPS position: 53.54010,10.29352)

Along the historic EBOE railway track is Europe’s longest educational fruit and tree trail. It starts at the old train station Blumendorfer Bahnhof near Bad Oldesloe and runs along the old railway track for almost 24 kilometers all the way to Henstedt-Ulzburg. More than 160 fruit trees bear a variety of fruit, and information plaques provide detailed information about them.
There are apple, pear, cherry and plum trees. And on your way along the trail, depending on the time of year, feel free to taste the different varieties.

(GPS position: 53.79658,10.27076)

The largest nature conservation area in Stormarn, the Hahnheide, invites you to go for long hikes and breathe in fresh forest air. In summer, it is nice and cool here and in autumn you can enjoy the region’s Indian Summer colours. This is best done from the top of the viewing tower “Langer Otto” from where you have a magnificent view over the whole area. Dotted in among the mainly hilly and forested area, there are also small valleys with streams and ditches. Part of the Sommerweg, a 18th century dirt road running right across the Hahnheide, is now protected.

(GPS position: 53.62024,10.44899)

Hahnheide is a beautiful nature conservation area near Trittau in so-called Stormarn Switzerland with a size of approximately 1,500 hectares where you can find majestic
old trees, like pine, beech and spruce trees.
The “Langer Otto” towers over Hahnheide and from this viewing tower you have a stunning view
across Stormarn Switzerland.
The tower is 27 meters high and is situated on the 99 meter high hill “Großer Hahnheider Berg”. In good weather conditions, you can even catch sight of the Hamburg television tower in the far distance.

(GPS position: 53.61486,10.45884)

Höltigbaum is a typical section of a ground moraine of the last ice-age. The area features a variety of different landscapes such as heath, dry grassland and forest areas. In the last century the area was used for military purposes and in 1996 it was declared a nature conservation area. Today Highland and Galloway cattle, and sheep graze where tanks used to roll. Come and explore the area on our purpose-built hiking trails.
The border between the Federal states of Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg runs straight through the nature conservation area.
On the Hamburg side, you can visit the interactive museum of natural science “Haus der Wilden Weiden”.

Haus der Wilden Weiden der Stiftung Natur im Norden

Eichberg 63

22143 Hamburg-Rahlstedt
(GPS position: 53.61908,10.21067)

The French garden Jersbek invites you for a walk between Linden alleys and hedge-lined paths, reflecting past glamorous garden art.
Jersbek manor park was completed in 1740 and was a magnificent example of a baroque garden at the time. The old quarter layout, the alleys, the "Twelve Apostles" and the hegde-lined paths have been preserved to this day and show the basic structure of the original garden.

Barockgarten Jersbek
Allee 1
22941 Jersbek
(GPS position: 53.7416,10.22253)

Lake Herrenteich, known for its carp, lies in the very heart of Reinfeld. It is an artificial pond that the Cistercian Monks created in the 12th century as a water basin for fish farming. To this day, it is used as a fish farm for carp.
A four kilometer long loop around the lower Herrenteich invites you to explore this special ecological system. There are 16 fun and nature stations on this adventure trail that sharpen your sight for the special features of this natural environment.
In summer you can enjoy hopping into the water at the public swimming area.

Karpfenplatz

Matthias-Claudius-Straße

23858 Reinfeld
(GPS position: 53.83834,10.48905)