A 7.67-kilometre Quaal–Wardersee circular walk is located in Rohlstorf and leads mainly along nature trails around Wardersee. Highlights include the Warder bathing area, Warder Church, the Lindenallee and fields. The route thus combines lakeside scenery with notable local landmarks.
Wardersee and its lakeside landscape
Rohlstorf’s villages stretch along the western shore of Wardersee. The lake covers 360 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 10.8 metres. Its extensive floodplains also form a nationally significant resting area for migratory birds. Wardersee therefore has ecological importance as well as being part of the local landscape. The lakeside landscape and the resting area are different aspects of the same natural environment.
Warder Church: history and significance
The late Romanesque fieldstone church dates back to the 12th century; it was first mentioned around 1198, and its construction dates to around 1200. In the 19th century, the round fieldstone tower was encased in a square form. The church is a patronage church of Gut Rohlstorf and served Warder and many surrounding villages as a spiritual centre. Its history thus combines an early fieldstone church with a later alteration to the tower.
Parking is available close to the entrance to Warder Church. As parking arrangements may change, please check before your visit. The church is also one of the highlights of the Quaal–Wardersee circular route.
Hiking and swimming in Rohlstorf
Woodland surrounds Rohlstorf near Wardersee and Klüthsee. Swimming in the lake is also among the recreational activities in Rohlstorf. This offers a choice of different activities: a circular walk on nature trails or swimming in the lake. The circular walk is 7.67 kilometres long. Visitors considering the area’s nature-related attractions can therefore choose between walking the trail and spending time by the water.
More perspectives in the wider Segeberg destination
In the wider Segeberg destination, the district’s walking routes range from longer tours to short strolls. Guided hikes and nature tours offer insights into local wildlife and plant life. These complement the specific Quaal–Wardersee circular route with other kinds of walks at the regional level: Rohlstorf offers the named route, while the district also has a selection of tours of varying lengths and guided nature experiences.
The wider Segeberg destination also offers other attractions for culture enthusiasts. In Bad Segeberg, the Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus Museum presents the building and its residents’ history from 1541, as well as an exhibition on Segeberg’s 800-year development. The Otto Flath Art Gallery’s permanent exhibition displays around 40 wooden sculptures, along with a selection of watercolours and drawings and a documentary on Otto Flath’s life and work. The region thus offers a choice of cultural themes, including the history of a house and town, visual art and the church history of Warder.
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