Explore Owschlag through a range of themes: circular routes, the seasonal bathing area at Lake Owschlag, and traces of local and landscape history. The attractions each have a different focus. For the routes, you can first choose between cycling and hiking trails; at the lake, the focus is on seasonal opportunities for swimming and relaxing.
Circular Routes and Getting Your Bearings
The themed trail network comprises seven circular hiking trails and six circular cycling routes. It includes 25 information boards covering natural history, geography, archaeology and village history. An overview board is located at the bus and train station; an orientation map is available from the municipality and regional tourist information offices. The network was completed in 2021 and is considered an established project. The different types of routes offer a starting point for choosing where to go, while the boards explore several themes relating to the surrounding area.
Bathing Area and Protected Nature
The municipal bathing area at Lake Owschlag lies southeast of Owschlag. The facilities include a lawn, a playground, a fire pit, a brick barbecue and a shelter. Swimming, sunbathing and relaxing are seasonal activities. Water quality is checked regularly during the season. The lake can therefore be considered a destination in its own right, unlike the circular routes, which focus on getting out and about on foot or by bike.
The lake also has designated protected status: Lake Owschlag is part of the Lake Owschlag Special Area of Conservation (SAC), EU site number 1623-306. Owschlag Moor offers a different natural setting. It is part of the Inland Dunes and Moorland Landscape in the Sorge Valley Special Protection Area (SPA) and is an important breeding habitat for birds. Bird species that contribute to the area’s conservation value include the red-backed shrike, crane and snipe.
Local History and Historic Traces
Several historical milestones offer different perspectives. The Church of the Redeemer was consecrated on 13 October 1963. The oldest bell associated with Owschlag’s church hall, however, dates from 1606 and used to hang in the hall. A local place name also commemorates a figure from the church’s history: the path to Ramsdorf is called Pastor Jäger Stieg, after Hans Jäger, Owschlag’s first regular pastor.
Well-preserved sections of the Ochsenweg, a historic military and trade route, also run through Owschlag. The history of this route adds another perspective to the story of the village. For a different glimpse of agriculture, De lütte Oldtimer Schüün is an option: this private museum displays tractors and agricultural machinery from earlier times in active use. During visits, you can also explore historic farming and watch old machines being restored. Visits are by appointment; arrangements may change. Please confirm your visit in advance.
Owschlag thus brings together a range of interests: themed circular routes, a seasonal destination by the water, protected habitats and traces of the past. What shapes your stay depends on whether you are looking for a walk or bike ride, time at the bathing area, or insights into nature and local history.
Discover more destinations: Holzdorf, Neu Duvenstedt, Sehestedt, Krogaspe, Eider Canal, Windeby, Rieseby, Tackesdorf.
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