Top 4 Lakes around Schöhsee

Discover the Holstein Switzerland and enjoy your hike along the circular routes Kellersee, Plöner Seen and Segeberger Flüsse und Seen. Look out for our 20 stamp boxes and take a short break there. In the stamp boxes you will find a stamp with a motif from the Holstein Switzerland and a number as well as a stamp pad. Press the stamp onto the correspondingly numbered field in your hiking pass and continue to the next stamp box.

The lake, situated in a hilly landscape, is bordered by extensively managed grassland to the north and east, a mixed forest to the southeast, an allotment garden and a cemetery on the southern shore, as well as private gardens, a fishing club on the western shore, and a path running directly along the lake for approximately 800 meters. West of the cemetery is a large, unsupervised bathing meadow, and another bathing area can be found in the forest. Furthermore, it has three small, wooded islands (from west to east: Kleiner Warder, Mittelster Warder, Großer Warder). The lake level fluctuates between a maximum of 22.45 meters above sea level in spring and a minimum of 22.27 meters above sea level in late summer (data from 2001). During the winter months, Schöhsee is of regional importance for several waterfowl species, particularly for up to 2,000 tufted ducks. Furthermore, the lake is part of the hunting grounds of white-tailed eagles and a breeding ground for oystercatchers, great crested grebes, kingfishers, common goldeneyes, and many other waterfowl species. Due to the relatively small catchment area resulting from the lake's low nutrient content, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, and the consequently limited algae growth, Lake Schöhsee, with a summer visibility of over 3.5 meters, is one of the clearest lakes in Schleswig-Holstein. The use of motorboats and sailboats on the lake is generally prohibited, while canoes, rowboats, and paddleboats may use it with permission obtained from the angling club. The Max Planck Institute for Limnology (since April 2007, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology), which existed under this name until 2007 and is located on the shore of Lake Schöhsee, studied, among other things, the inland water ecosystem there. Since the lake, which is currently in good ecological condition, particularly with regard to underwater fauna and vegetation, and has only a limited capacity for regeneration due to the relatively long exchange time, it requires strict protection to maintain this condition. Any potential threat would arise from the intensification of agriculture and the use of fertilizers on fields or in gardens.

Autumn at Schöhsee in Plön (Holstein Switzerland) is known for its particularly beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.

Evening atmosphere at Lake Schöhsee. Situated in a hilly landscape, the lake is bordered by extensively managed grassland to the north and east, a mixed forest to the southeast, an allotment garden and a cemetery on the southern shore, as well as private gardens, a fishing club on the western shore, and a path that runs directly along the lake for approximately 800 meters. West of the cemetery is a large, unguarded bathing area, and another bathing area can be found in the forest.

A swimming spot in Plön on the pristine Schöhsee lake, with a beach, playground, and sunbathing lawn, is ideal for families. The popular swimming spot on the Schöhsee lake attracts swimmers of all ages every day during the season. A natural wooden and sand staircase leads to the always clean waters of the Schöhsee lake, where you can relax on the spacious sunbathing lawn. 🏄

Here are the links... Hiking pass: https://www.holsteinischeschweiz.de/wanderpass Plön Lakes Circular Trail: https://www.holsteinischeschweiz.de/tour/rundweg-ploener-seen

Lake Schöhsee is located in the heart of Plön's urban area, nestled between Lake Trammer, Lake Behler, and Lake Großer Plön. It covers 78 hectares and has a maximum depth of 29.3 meters. Due to the lake's low nutrient content and the resulting low algae growth, it is one of the clearest lakes in Schleswig-Holstein. In the summer months, visibility can reach up to 3.5 meters. The lake is home to three wooded islands known as the Kleiner Warder, Mittlerer Warder, and Großer Warder. During the winter months, the lake is home to up to 2,000 tufted ducks, among other bird species. It is also a breeding ground for great crested grebes, kingfishers, oystercatchers, and many other waterfowl species. Lake Schöhsee can be easily circumnavigated on foot along a designated hiking trail. The circular trail, with its magnificent lake views, is approximately 5.4 km long and is therefore suitable for families and beginners.

A short loop around Lake Schöhsee, where the highlights include beautiful views of Lake Schöhsee, an old beech forest, meadows, and fields framed by hedgerows. If you want to cool off, a detour to the bathing area at Lake Schöhsee is recommended. In the village, the path along Lake Plön leads past a fishing snack bar and a marina. The loop can be extended at will with the Plön Lakes Loop. Perfect for a little active change on a Sunday. Tips: Sailing harbor, Sea Eagle Area Out and about with your hiking pass: Collect stamps for the Holstein Switzerland Hiking Pass on selected hiking routes and receive great rewards.