Nature Reserve Guide
Suhrer See Und Umgebung is a nature reserve situated within the Holstein Switzerland natural region. This area is characterized by a hilly moraine landscape, shaped by glacial movements, which provides varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. It encompasses the Suhrer See, Ukleisee, and Großer Madebrökensee, along with natural beech and oak forests. The clear waters of Suhrer See support unique underwater flora, making the reserve a significant ecological site for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Suhrer See Und Umgebung is a nature reserve located in the Holstein Switzerland natural region. It features a hilly moraine landscape, encompassing the Suhrer See, Ukleisee, and Großer Madebrökensee, along with natural beech and oak forests. The area is part of the European Natura 2000 network due to its ecological significance.
The Suhrer See Und Umgebung nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, gravel biking, and road cycling. There are more than 100 routes available for exploration. For more information, see the Cycling in Suhrer See Und Umgebung guide.
A popular touring cycling route is the "Langenrade Windmill Sventana – Prinzenbad Beach, Lake Plön loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung," which is approximately 31.8 miles (51.2 km) long. Another option is the "View of Lake Dieksee – Dieksee Promenade loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung," covering about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
Yes, several jogging routes are available. The "View of Plön – Vierer Lake loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung" is a moderate route of approximately 7 miles (11.3 km). Another option is the "View of the Dieksee – Spiegelteiche at Lake Dieksee loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung," which is about 6.8 miles (11 km) long. More routes can be found in the Running Trails in Suhrer See Und Umgebung guide.
Hiking trails include the "Suhrer See – View of Behler See loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung," an easy route of about 4.5 miles (7.2 km). For a longer hike, the "View of Behler See – Viewing platform at the Dieksee loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung" is a moderate option at approximately 8.7 miles (14.1 km). Explore more in the Hiking in Suhrer See Und Umgebung guide.
Mountain biking trails are available, including easy options like the "Mermaid Statue on Dieksee – Schwentine Bridge Timmdorf loop from Dieksee," which is about 6.8 miles (11 km) long. For more challenging rides, the "View of Behler See – Flow trail loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung" is a difficult route of approximately 9.9 miles (15.9 km). Refer to the MTB Trails in Suhrer See Und Umgebung guide for additional routes.
The reserve is characterized by a hilly moraine landscape and includes the Suhrer See, Ukleisee, and Großer Madebrökensee. The Suhrer See is notable for its clear, nutrient-poor water, which supports rare underwater flora like extensive meadows of stoneworts. Surrounding forests are primarily natural beech and oak woods.
Suhrer See Und Umgebung is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 800 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area, including Cycling in Suhrer See Und Umgebung, Hiking in Suhrer See Und Umgebung, and Running Trails in Suhrer See Und Umgebung. Guides for specific interests like Lakes in Suhrer See Und Umgebung are also available.
Information regarding the Suhrer See Und Umgebung nature reserve can be found on the official website of NABU Schleswig-Holstein: NABU Schleswig-Holstein.
For inquiries regarding the nature reserve, a contact number is +49 4522 2638. This number is associated with Fritz Heydemann, who is involved in the area's conservation through NABU.
Yes, the area offers routes suitable for beginners across various sports. For hiking, the "Suhrer See – View of Behler See loop from Suhrer See und Umgebung" is an easy 4.5-mile (7.2 km) trail. Easy touring cycling options are also available, such as the "Alte Kate Plön – Fegetasche Pier on Beach Path loop from Sandkaten," which is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
The Suhrer See Und Umgebung nature reserve features largely natural beech and oak woods. Some of these forests contain old trees over 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, contributing to the area's biodiversity and providing diverse habitats.
The Suhrer See is ecologically significant due to its remarkably clear and nutrient-poor water. This environment allows sunlight to penetrate deeply, fostering unique and nationally important underwater flora, including extensive meadows of nine different stonewort species and other rare aquatic plants.

