Monastery Church – View of Lake Bordesholm loop from Bordesholm

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Bordesholm

Monastery Church – View of Lake Bordesholm loop from Bordesholm

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Monastery Church – View of Lake Bordesholm loop from Bordesholm

00:54

8.40km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 km

View of Bordesholmer See

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Bordesholm is a well-known local recreation destination.
The name "Bordesholm" is derived from the words "Bard" (Middle Low German for shore) and "Holm" (Middle Low German for island).
The lake was formed after the last ice age from a subglacial drainage valley 10,000 years ago. Since then it has undergone constant change and is of great importance for people settling there. While it served as a source of food and drinking water for a long time, it is now used primarily for recreational purposes. Hunters and gatherers left evidence of human activities around the lake as early as the Neolithic period. 4,000 years later, people settled there. The monastery church on the northern shore of the lake was originally on an island. But a drop in the lake level, the cause of which is still unknown, connected the island to the shore. The adjacent cliff meadows are evidence of this event; The former lake bed is visible through drilling, and the former lake terraces are also

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Monastery Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Canons' Monastery, founded by Vicelin in Neumünster in 1125, moved to Bordesholm in 1330. The canons made an island in the Bordesholmer lake land-proof by means of three dams and built a church and monastery on it. The monastery church on Lindenplatz is the oldest existing monument in Bordesholm - built between 1230 and 1510.

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Twisted Tree at Lake Bordesholm

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Once around Lake Bersen, in every season with great views.
Mostly away from the traffic, a total of about 5.2km.

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Bordesholm Lake and Monastery Church

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The Bordesholmer See is a worthwhile excursion destination in many ways. The idyllic circular cycle path around the lake is six kilometers long. This beautiful route includes the Bordesholmer monastery, many small bays to linger in with a wonderful view of the lake, a relaxing area of forest and various bathing areas.
There is a small sandy beach, a pier, a bathing island and a sunbathing area at the outdoor swimming pool on Bordesholmer See. Admission is free. The Seeterrassen café restaurant at the bathing establishment is open all year round and has a wonderful view of the lake.

By the way: The name Bordesholm comes from the settlement information given by the monks at that time. The first written information was Bardesholm (1302), Bard = mnd. Bank and Holm = mnd. Island.

Shortly:
- Complete hike / drive possible, 6 km, approx. 90 min.
- Length: about 1.2 km, width: about 800 m
- Circumference: approx. 5 km
- max.depth: 8 m

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View of Vogelinsel, Bordesholmer See

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A nice place for a break with a view of the lake.

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View of Lake Bordesholm

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The path around the lake naturally offers many views of the lake. This summer (2019) there is an exciting art project along the way. Let yourself be surprised!

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Lake Bordesholm

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A lap around the lake from the monastery is ideal for relaxing. There is a small kiosk at the swimming area.

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6.40 km

Bordesholmer See Bathing Area with Bistro

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Guarded swimming area with gastro. The restaurant can also be booked for events

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8.40 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.69 km

1.62 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.30 km

1.70 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

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Comments

September 21, 2025,23. Bordesholmer Seelauf SEE & RUN 2025

Once again, a successful running event, thanks to the excellent organization combined with the many helpers, rescuers, and law enforcement personnel. Many thanks to everyone!

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September 15, 2024,See & Run - 22. Bordesholmer Seelauf

5th run of the Zippel's Kiel Cup. Compared to the Kiel run last Sunday, today was more of a "relaxed" run in ideal temperatures around Lake Bordesholm. It was really fun. And once again a big thank you to the organization team, the volunteers, emergency services and rescue workers! And of course to @__🚴💨__ Olaf for the photos along the …

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