Top 20 Lakes around Blekendorf

The Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve is a shallow coastal lake with a unique open connection to the Baltic Sea, creating fluctuating salinity levels. This fosters a diverse ecosystem and makes it a significant habitat for various bird species, ideal for birdwatching from observation platforms.

Yes, the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve features a network of hiking trails and observation platforms. For a longer trek, the Kellersee, though further afield, offers a 14.6 km hiking trail around its perimeter, including the 'WunderWeltWasser' nature trail. You can also find various running trails around the Sehlendorfer Binnensee, such as the 'Hohwacht Flounder – The Flunder Pier loop', which is about 10 km. For more options, explore the Running Trails around Blekendorf guide.

The Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve is an important bird habitat. Visitors can observe species like redshanks, oystercatchers, sandpipers, and lapwings. Additionally, Highland cattle and goats are used for landscape maintenance, adding to the picturesque scenery.

Yes, the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve is considered family-friendly, with easy trails and observation platforms. The nearby Sehlendorfer Strand offers swimming and water sports. The Kellersee also has family-friendly aspects, including the 'WunderWeltWasser' nature trail and the Hamburger Beach (Kellersee), a natural bathing area.

While the Sehlendorfer Binnensee itself is a nature reserve, the nearby Sehlendorfer Strand, a fine sandy Baltic Sea beach, offers opportunities for swimming, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, and catamaran sailing. On the Kellersee, you can find swimming areas like Hamburger Beach (Kellersee), and opportunities for excursion boats, sailboats, and canoe trips.

There are several cycling routes around the lakes. For instance, you can find routes like the 'Panker Manor – Sehlendorf Inland Lake loop' which is about 30 km and considered moderate. The Hamburger Beach (Kellersee) is also accessible via cycling paths. For more detailed routes, refer to the Cycling around Blekendorf guide.

Yes, the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve has observation platforms offering extensive views of the landscape and birdlife. The Kellersee — Lakeside view at Sielbeck provides scenic views of the larger Kellersee.

The lakes and their surrounding nature reserves, particularly the Sehlendorfer Binnensee, are suitable for birdwatching throughout the year. From summer 2024, a new nature adventure trail will enhance the visitor experience at Sehlendorfer Binnensee. For swimming and water sports at the nearby beaches, the warmer months are ideal.

Yes, on the Kellersee, you can find Hamburger Beach (Kellersee), which is a natural bathing area with a sandy beach. It's a perfect spot to cool off and is accessible via hiking and cycling paths.

Visitors appreciate the natural beauty and tranquility. The Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve is praised for its 'beautiful nature' and 'almost wilderness' feel, with adventurous crossings over narrow wooden bridges. The area's appeal is highlighted by over 1600 upvotes and more than 1000 photos from the komoot community.

Yes, the Kellersee offers excellent opportunities for anglers. The lake has a good population of zander, pike, sea bass, eels, perch, bream, tench, carp, roach, rudd, and burbot. For fishing permits and further information, you would typically contact local fishing tenants.

The Sehlendorfer Binnensee is easily accessible from surrounding towns such as Blekendorf, Helmstorf, and Lütjenburg. The Kellersee is located near Malente, approximately 20-30 km from Blekendorf, and its bathing areas like Hamburger Beach (Kellersee) are accessible via hiking and cycling paths.