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Schleswig-Holstein

Hessenstein Tower – Lütjenburg Motte-and-Bailey Castle loop from Giekau

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Schleswig-Holstein

Hessenstein Tower – Lütjenburg Motte-and-Bailey Castle loop from Giekau

Moderate

4.8

(9)

18

hikers

Hessenstein Tower – Lütjenburg Motte-and-Bailey Castle loop from Giekau

05:00

18.6km

230m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.38 km

Long Barrow (Megalithic Tomb) in Strezerberg Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several dolmens here, some of which are still clearly visible.
Well signposted from the trail and easy to get to.
An information board attached to the hiking trail explains the location and history of the dolmens that can be seen here.

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2

4.83 km

Hessenstein Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ascent to the tower costs 1, - Euro and must be paid at a machine.

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3

5.26 km

View of the Baltic Sea from Pilsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Hohwachter Bay u. Lake.

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4

6.72 km

Bottomless Lake

Highlight • Lake

Small lake in the forest. Nice quiet place for a rest. Bank and trash can are available.

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5

7.46 km

Forest Path Near Darry

Highlight • Trail

6

11.0 km

Lütjenburg Motte-and-Bailey Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lütjenburg motte and bailey castle near Lütjenburg in eastern Schleswig-Holstein is a free reconstruction of a medieval fortification, consisting of a motte (tower hill) and a forecourt. The complex has been under construction since 2003 as part of experimental archaeology in close cooperation with the Schleswig-Holstein State Office for Archaeology. The castle complex is an open-air museum, which, in addition to the existing buildings, also presents medieval everyday life. It is managed by a registered association.

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7

11.4 km

English Longhorn Cattle

Highlight • Natural

If you enter the paddock from Darry, you can cross it over a beautiful path. You should not bring dogs with you.

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8

11.7 km

Hilltop Fire Pit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

suitable for dogs, free-roaming cattle

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16.0 km

Starkenwisch

Forest

B

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

2.03 km

1.65 km

197 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

4.20 km

4.00 km

2.67 km

218 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

16°C

67 %

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