The best walks and hikes around Siek

The idyllic fire pond in Siek is located right on the main road – you'll pass it immediately if you walk through the village. Right next to the pond is an old telephone booth that has been converted into a book exchange. A very good idea.

Like so many springs, the Wandse spring is unfortunately not spectacular. It's not immediately recognizable as a spring, more like a small, inconspicuous lake, but every spring is a wonder of nature and therefore a highlight. The Wandse rises west of the village of Siek in the Stormarn district of Schleswig-Holstein and flows into the Alster in the center of Hamburg. Along the way, it receives the Braaker Au in Höltigbaum, the Stellmoorer Quellfluss in the Stellmoorer Tunneltal, the Stellau in Rahlstedt, the Berner Au in Farmsen, and the Rahlau in Tonndorf. From the mill pond in Wandsbek onward, it is called the Eilbek and flows via the Eilbek Canal, the Kuhmühlenteich pond, and the Mundsburg Canal into the Outer Alster in Hohenfelde. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wandse

Freshwater swamp forests offer a variety of ecosystem services. They act as natural buffers against flooding by absorbing excess water during heavy rains. They also filter water, helping to improve water quality by trapping sediments and pollutants

The idyllically located Meilsdorf mill can now be used for seminars, conferences and presentations. The spacious rooms can accommodate up to 50 participants; 4 beautiful guest rooms are available for overnight stays. The mill has been completely renovated and rebuilt. The high-quality interior and furnishings convey discreet luxury, modernity and a meditative atmosphere. The attention to detail is evident everywhere. The spacious outdoor area with pond and park is designed to resemble the landscape, is attractive in every season and offers a variety of uses. http://www.muehle-meilsdorf.de/

In the Menzel family farm shop you can buy products from the farm and the partner farms in the neighboring communities. The farm shop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! In the range you will find seasonal products, freshly harvested from the field, straight to the shop. The range varies depending on the season. Just take a look. There is also delicious ice cream here. You can find more information about the farm shop here: https://menzel-meilsdorf.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=48

The source is located in the ugly Bültbek industrial area in Siek. The stream is rarely visible at the beginning - occasionally there is a road crossing it or a bridge. Komoot tour from source to mouth. https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/764195828

The Peace Church in Siek, with its churchyard and former cemetery, stands prominently in the center of the village. Siek was first mentioned in writing in 1263. Presumably, the first church was also built around this time, making it one of the oldest church buildings in Stormarn. The first church was initially built in the 13th century without a chancel, using fieldstones, and was later expanded at least three times. This first church ultimately measured 31 meters in length and 16 meters in width. The fieldstone walls were exceptionally thick, reaching up to 1.40 meters. During the Baroque period, a 40-meter-high, shingle-covered church tower was built, integrated into the western gable. This tower served as a trigonometric base point after the surveying of the Danish kingdom. In 1880, the church was struck by lightning and burned down. The church walls were not damaged by the fire and could largely be used for the new building, constructed between 1880 and 1883 in the Neo-Gothic style. The new tower now stood 53 meters tall and continued to serve as a trigonometric base point for land surveying. There are several free parking spaces around the church, making it a good starting point for exploring the surrounding area. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedenskirche_(Siek)

If you are interested in mills... ... visual object from the outside.