Memorial oaks and walking trails give Haby a distinctive character of its own: the memorial trees can be found on a short walk through the village, while a longer hike leads through varied landscapes. There is also a historic church path, a circular cycling route with Haby as one of its starting points, and places to discover regional cuisine, horticulture and crafts. Anyone looking for accommodation in Haby can shape their stay around village history, hiking or excursions in the wider destination.
Memorial Trees and Village History
The preserved Peace Oak ensemble stands at the crossroads of Eckernförder Straße and Wiehenredder. It includes a stone inscribed “Peace! 1870–71”. An original double-oak and memorial stone ensemble has also been preserved on the village square. A Unity Oak also stands on the large village square; its memorial stone commemorates German reunification on 3 October 1990. The different trees and stones provide several distinct historical stops on a walk through Haby.
The village’s history goes back further: Haby was first mentioned in 1283 under the historical spelling “Hagebe”. Prehistoric finds from burial chambers and megalithic tombs in the surrounding area also point to early human activity.
Historic Church Path and Hiking Options
Another historic trace is the partly preserved Old Church Path near Haby. It connected Haby with Sehestedt for religious and other cultural occasions. Three stepping stones still mark its northern section. The church path is therefore a distinct point of cultural and historical interest; the memorial trees, by contrast, can be visited on a short walk in the village.
For a longer hike, consider the Groß Wittensee–Schlaukweg–Haby route. It is about eight kilometres long and takes approximately two hours. At the start, it follows Lake Wittensee and passes a bathing area. Other routes to Haby include one through the meadows of the Habyer Au and another through Haby’s recreational woodland, where the Brobach stream meanders naturally. The landscapes offer contrasting impressions: the lake and bathing area on the one hand, and the Au meadows or woodland and stream on the other. Check local trail conditions before setting out; facilities at the bathing area and water conditions may change.
Cycling in Haby and the Wider Destination
Haby is one of the starting points for the Wittensee–Goosefeld–Holtsee–Kiel Canal circular cycling route. The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination has a much more extensive cycling network: Rendsburg-Eckernförde district has 1,000 kilometres of signposted cycle paths, as well as five long-distance cycle routes, five e-bike tours and twelve themed routes. The regional selection therefore offers a different scale of cycling than the individual circular route starting in Haby.
Country Cooking, Farm Shop and Horticulture
The Haby-Krog country inn in Haby, in the HĂĽttener Berge Nature Park, serves fresh country cooking and combines regional dishes with modern Mediterranean cuisine. According to the inn, it sources most of its vegetables and salad produce from organic farms in the region. Herbs from its own herb garden are used in the dishes, and handmade chocolates are also available. As the business, menu and product availability may change, it is advisable to check the current offering before visiting.
UnsHabyLand focuses on the use and preservation of old breeds of farm animals, including sheep and other livestock. The farm shop sells products from the farm’s animal husbandry. Its offerings also include sheep’s wool, hand-spun yarn and a spinning group. If a particular product or joining the spinning group is important to your plans, it is best to ask about the current offering in advance.
Blumen Colmorgen is a horticultural business in Haby that has been run for five generations. Flowers and plants grow in the greenhouse; the on-site shop sells plants and gardening supplies and offers floristry services. The inn, farm shop and horticultural business complement the memorial sites and trails with further specific things to discover during a stay.
Discover more destinations: Nortorf, Kosel, Alt Duvenstedt, Osdorf, BrĂĽgge, Holzdorf, Haale, OldenbĂĽttel.
See the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.
