Silzen, a municipality in the district of Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is situated near the Naturpark Aukrug. This location provides access to a diverse landscape characterized by gently winding river valleys, moors, forests, and hills shaped by glacial activity. The varied terrain supports a range of outdoor pursuits, including several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Silzen offers a variety of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. Explorers can find more than 20…
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24
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
riders
31.3km
02:09
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
51.7km
03:40
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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22.1km
01:35
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
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33.4km
02:02
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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34.9km
02:01
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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50.0km
03:08
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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15.9km
00:56
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
59.3km
02:24
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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17
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71.0km
03:21
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
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36.7km
01:35
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
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93.9km
04:13
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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42
hikers
8.12km
02:05
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
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10.4km
02:39
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.16km
01:19
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
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31.0km
01:50
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.8km
02:58
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
30.7km
01:50
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
36.5km
02:02
160m
160m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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runners
15.7km
01:38
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.85km
00:50
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.8km
01:20
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.7km
01:09
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Silzen offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. The Naturpark Aukrug provides diverse landscapes for exploration.
Routes in Silzen have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 7,000 ratings. More than 25,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction and engagement.
Silzen and the surrounding Naturpark Aukrug offer numerous scenic side roads suitable for road cycling. Routes cater to various fitness levels, including options for e-bikes. Specific routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Silzen.
The Naturpark Aukrug, adjacent to Silzen, provides natural trails for hiking. Hikers can experience varied landscapes including ponds, heather, and quiet streams. The Boxberg-Rundweg is one example of a hiking trail in the area. More options are detailed in the guide Hiking around Silzen.
The diverse elevation profile of the Naturpark Aukrug suggests suitable conditions for mountain biking, particularly on routes that may include unpaved segments. Dedicated mountain biking trails are available. Information on these trails can be found in the guide MTB Trails around Silzen.
The Naturpark Aukrug offers interactive nature stations along an adventure path in Tönsheide, catering to families. The region's diverse landscape and varied routes provide options for different ages and fitness levels. Easy cycling and hiking routes are available.
The Naturpark Aukrug features gently winding river landscapes, mysterious moors, tranquil forests, and ancient hills. Notable elevation points include the Boxberg (76.8 meters) and the Itzespitze (83.4 meters), which offer viewpoints over surrounding beech forests. Ponds, heather landscapes, and quiet streams like the Bünzau or Buckener Au are also present.
Yes, guides are available for traffic-free bike rides around Silzen, suitable for both road cycling and touring cycling. These routes allow for exploration away from heavy vehicle traffic. Refer to the guide Traffic-free bike rides around Silzen for more details.
The terrain around Silzen, particularly in the Naturpark Aukrug, is diverse. It includes gently winding river landscapes, forests, and hills shaped during the last ice age. This creates varied cycling conditions, from mostly paved, easy routes to more demanding tours with unpaved segments and hilly sections.
Komoot offers several guides for cycling in the Silzen region. These include Road Cycling Routes around Silzen, Cycling around Silzen, and Gravel biking around Silzen. These resources provide detailed route information.
For general inquiries regarding the municipality of Silzen, contact the Amt Itzehoe-Land. Their official website is www.amt-itzehoe-land.de. This resource can provide administrative information about the area.
Yes, Silzen offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The diverse natural landscape of the Naturpark Aukrug provides scenic paths for these activities. Specific routes can be found in the guide Running Trails around Silzen.

