The Bollingstedter Au flows through Bollingstedt; there are walking paths by the mill pond, and Steinholz offers opportunities for long walks. The area is also served by an extensive network of cycle paths. When planning, you can weigh up the different options: paths by the water, woodland walks or exploring by bike. The connection to Jübek railway stop is another factor to consider when finding your way around. There are several ways to include nature and outdoor activities in your stay.

Au, Moor and Mill Pond

The Bollingstedter Au flows through the village and is also named in the FFH site “Treene Winderatter See to Friedrichstadt and Bollingstedter Au.” The site is designated as number 1322-391. The Bollingstedter Moor lies north of Bollingstedt and is considered an intact habitat of exceptional beauty. The Au and the moor offer contrasting landscapes: the watercourse that runs through the village, and the moor to the north.

Walking paths run alongside the mill pond. The pond is associated with an old mill, and its surroundings are home to a great variety of waterbirds. Here, paths by the water, a historic connection and birdlife come together. Those who wish to take in both nature and cultural history will find several points of interest in a compact area, although they do not form a set route.

Exploring on Foot and by Bike

Steinholz is a good place for long walks. A path through the woodland can continue as far as Gammellund, a district of Bollingstedt, and Gammellunder See. This offers a different experience from a walk by the mill pond: Steinholz is known for longer woodland paths, while the paths and variety of waterbirds by the pond bring the water to the fore.

There is also a good option for exploring by bike: the well-developed network of cycle paths around Bollingstedt makes it easy to explore the surrounding area in every direction. You can decide whether you would rather get around on foot or explore by bike. The options mentioned range from walking paths by the mill pond to long woodland walks and rides on the cycle-path network.

Planning Your Journey and Accommodation

Regular public transport connects Bollingstedt with Jübek railway stop. From there, train services run to Husum, Kiel, Flensburg and Hamburg. Thanks to good transport links, beaches on the North and Baltic Seas and destinations in Denmark can also be reached from Bollingstedt. Check timetables and connections before travelling so you can plan your onward journey accordingly.

If you are looking for a hotel in Bollingstedt, plan your stay around what matters most to you: are walks in the village and in Steinholz, exploring by bike or travelling via Jübek particularly important to your stay?

More Places to Explore in Schleswig-Flensburg

The wider Schleswig-Flensburg destination offers other distinct cultural and landscape attractions. Haithabu and the Danewerk have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2018; more than 25 kilometres of the Danewerk rampart still remain. More than 130 bird species can be observed on Holnis, including around 65 breeding species. The Eider-Treene-Sorge river landscape is also part of the Schleswig-Flensburg district.

Discover more destinations: Gammellund, Schuby, Treia, Silberstedt, Jübek, Lürschau, Ellingstedt

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