Ihlwald Nature Reserve – Heathland in the Forest loop from Klein Rönnau

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Ihlwald Nature Reserve – Heathland in the Forest loop from Klein Rönnau

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Ihlwald Nature Reserve – Heathland in the Forest loop from Klein Rönnau

03:34

13.9km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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804 m

Ihlwald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Ihlwald is mainly a deciduous forest and therefore offers very good protection against extreme heat and light rain.

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1.74 km

Trave river crossing and wooden bridge

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This wooden bridge fits beautifully into the landscape and invites you to linger.
A few dozen meters further there is a great place to rest.

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5.07 km

Hohler Bach Bridge

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The bridge crossing over Hohler Bach is somewhat hidden and offset from the path.

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6.24 km

Faule Trave

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The Faule Trave flows into the Trave 2km further south.

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7.40 km

Heathland in the Forest

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An extensive sandy area with heath-typical vegetation offers relaxation on a network of paths, which is not mapped in Komoot.

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7.41 km

Heathland Negernbötel

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An extensive sandy area with heath-typical vegetation offers relaxation on a network of paths, which is not mapped in Komoot.

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7.85 km

Negernbötel Heath

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An extensive sandy area with heath-typical vegetation offers relaxation on a network of paths, which is not mapped in Komoot.

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12.4 km

Old railway bridge over the Trave River at Groß Rönnau

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The Mönchsweg leads here on the old railway line of the former Kiel - Segeberg small railway line over the old railway bridge over the Trave. A section of route …

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

2.17 km

1.89 km

749 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

1.79 km

1.78 km

1.07 km

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 1, 2025,1.9.2025 🦮🥾Naturschutzgebiet Ihlwald – Heidelandschaft im Wald Runde von Klein Rönnau mit Simba

I copied this hike from the collection of the most beautiful hikes around Segeberg.
It's a truly beautiful tour along Lake Ihlsee, along the Trave River, and through the forest. Unfortunately, the trails between the 8th and 10th kilometers are unkempt and barely visible, but then we were rewarded with a beautiful heathland.
The return journey mostly followed roads, and …

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