Best natural monuments around Kühren offer diverse natural landscapes, characterized by lakes, islands, and protected areas. The region features significant ecological sites like the Kührener Teich Nature Reserve, known for its shallow lake, extensive reed beds, and importance as a habitat for rare bird species and the fire-bellied toad. These natural areas provide opportunities for observing wildlife and offer well-maintained trails for walking and easy hikes. The landscape includes traditional hedgerows and forested banks, contributing to its natural appeal.
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In Plön and the surrounding area, there are cormorant colonies that sometimes cause damage to vegetation and fisheries. The island of Sterin in the Great Plön Lake is a well-known example of the destructive effect of cormorant droppings, which virtually destroy vegetation. There was also a cormorant colony on an island in Lake Selent, which was later abandoned and subsequently recovered.
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In the west of the island is the approximately 100-meter-wide sandy beach. The gently sloping shore offers ideal bathing conditions for children. In summer, a DLRG post is manned here. But adults also experience the purest holiday atmosphere. With lush forest in the background, you have a relaxing view of the lake landscape. Small islands interrupt the calm surface of the water, in which the sun reflects when the weather is nice. Canoes, boats and stand-up paddlers move across the lake and take disturbing thoughts of everyday stress with them. This makes the island a place to switch off and recharge.
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Beach between the Princes' Island in the Great Plön Lake with a sandy beach and DLRG. At the end of the idyllic Princes' Island is the natural beach with a view of the sunset included. As a destination for a day trip or a rest stop, you should not miss the approximately 100 m wide, gently sloping sandy beach. The bathing area can only be reached on foot, by bike or by excursion boat. The bathing area is guarded by the DLRG and has a kiosk, toilet, shower, playground and in summer also a volleyball net. Parking spaces are located on the Ascheberger Chaussee (approx. 2 km to the bathing area).
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The Great Plön Lake attracts visitors in summer with bathing areas and good water sports opportunities. In addition to beautiful hikes and boat trips, a stroll through the small town of Plön is also worthwhile. With an area of around 28 square kilometers, the Great Plön Lake is the largest inland body of water in Schleswig-Holstein.
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There is a ban on the use of boat engines on the Great Plöner Lake (with exceptions for commercial shipping and rescue services). For several years now, electric motors for fishing boats and sailing boats (calm pushers) have been allowed on the Great Plöner Lake.
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Sailing school on Lake Plön with boat rental for pedal boats, rowing boats, SUP and sailing courses. The Plön sailing school offers a wide range of courses from May to October, with something for everyone: just a taster of sailing, courses for beginners, intensive advanced courses or sailing with a catamaran are all possible at the Plön sailing school as an individual, group or even class. There are also special sailing courses for children. Great group tours with dragon boats, canoes or sailing boats are ideal for your active holiday or as a team building event. In addition to sailing boats, fishing boats, rowing and pedal boats, dragon boats and stand-up paddling boards can be rented.
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Canoe pier directly on the Prince's Island Here you have the opportunity to moor and go to the beach opposite the Prince's Island. There are free toilets and a snack bar with seating. In the high season there is also a bathing jetty. The local restaurant is also well worth a visit - the "Restaurant & Cafe Prinzeninsel", which is only a few minutes' walk from the pier.
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Stand Up Paddling in the SUP area of Lake Plön As a SUP water, the Plön Lake District is suitable for both one-day SUP tours and a multi-day SUP trip. On the twelve natural lakes around Plön, water hiking on a stand-up paddling board never gets boring: enjoy the expanse of Lake Plön or experience sightseeing and amazing SUP spots in Plön's city bay - which can also be navigated with a SUP in winter. Of course, you should think about the right SUP clothing in winter here! The SUP piers in Plön are particularly practical: directly on the in-house jetty in the Seeprinz, picnic in the Plön boat harbor or a natural beach on the fishing grounds with various restaurants. And if you prefer something quieter, head for a secluded bay on the shore. Please adhere to the rules in the nature reserve and the general SUP rules. You can rent SUPs by the hour at the Wiederich sailing school.
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The Kühren area is rich in diverse natural landscapes, featuring numerous lakes, islands, and protected areas. You'll find extensive reed beds, forested banks, and significant ecological sites like the Kührener Teich Nature Reserve. The region also includes river valleys, traditional hedgerows, and sandy beaches.
Yes, the Kührener Teich Nature Reserve is a nationally important site for birdwatching. It serves as vital breeding, resting, and feeding grounds for numerous endangered and rare bird species, including majestic sea eagles. The reserve offers dedicated birdwatching hides and observation platforms for visitors.
Several natural monuments are suitable for families. For example, Prinzenbad Beach, Prinzeninsel, offers a sandy beach and views, perfect for a family outing. The trails around Kührener Teich are also well-maintained and often family-friendly, providing easy walks.
The Prinzenbad Beach, Prinzeninsel, is not only a natural beauty but also a historical site. Once owned by Emperor Wilhelm II, the Prinzeninsel itself has a rich past, with its landscape characterized by forest, swampy terrain, and a sandy beach. The Empress's Favorite Spot on Prinzeninsel is another historical viewpoint.
Absolutely. The area around Kührener Teich offers well-maintained trails for walking and easy hikes. You can also explore the Schwentine Oxbow Nature Reserve Trail, which is a narrow forest path directly on the banks of the Schwentine. For more options, check out easy hikes around Kühren.
Beyond hiking, you can enjoy various cycling activities. There are numerous road cycling routes around Kühren and excellent options for gravel biking, including routes that pass by the Kührener Teich Nature Reserve and offer views of Großer Plöner See.
The Kührener Teich Nature Reserve is particularly rewarding during spring and autumn for exceptional birdwatching, as it's a vital stop for migratory birds. However, the well-maintained trails and natural beauty make the area enjoyable for tranquil escapes throughout the warmer months.
Yes, the Kührener Teich Nature Reserve is crucial for biodiversity. Besides a wide variety of bird species, it is also a habitat for the rare fire-bellied toad, underscoring its importance for amphibian conservation.
Many natural monuments offer scenic views. From Prinzenbad Beach, Prinzeninsel, you get wonderful views of Plöner Castle. The Empress's Favorite Spot – Prinzeninsel is another excellent viewpoint, especially for sunset spectacles.
The Kührener Teich Nature Reserve is special due to its ecological importance as a Natura 2000 site. It features a shallow lake with extensive reed beds, providing critical habitat for rare birds and the fire-bellied toad. Its tranquil environment and observation facilities make it a prime location for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Yes, the region is known for its lakes and beaches. The Prinzenbad Beach, Prinzeninsel, is a popular sandy beach with views of Plöner Castle. The Kührener Teich itself is a significant shallow lake within its nature reserve, and Sterin Island (Großer Plöner See) is located in the Great Plön Lake.
Visitors appreciate the tranquil natural escape offered by the protected environments. Many enjoy the exceptional birdwatching opportunities, especially the chance to see sea eagles. The well-maintained, often family-friendly hiking trails and the idyllic bays and small beaches are also highly valued.


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