View of Plön Castle – Great Plöner Lake loop from Plön
View of Plön Castle – Great Plöner Lake loop from Plön
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View of Plön Castle – Great Plöner Lake loop from Plön
01:43
6.67km
30m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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916 m
Old Apple Orchard
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Right on the walking path to the Prince's Island, you should definitely plan a detour through the romantic Old Apple Orchard. This historic garden monument (the former kitchen and orchard of the Plön Residence) is located directly on the walking path to the Prince's Island. A charming teahouse on a small hill in the grounds invites you to linger and impresses with a stunning view of the lake, the castle, and the town.
The romantically situated grounds, covering just over one hectare, are home to over 150 apple trees of approximately 90 different varieties. Since 2011, a replica has stood on the site of King Christian VIII's former summer pavilion, offering a stunning view of the lake, the castle, and the town (along the historic sight lines). A plaque in the pavilion details the history of the garden monument; in the entrance area, to the left of the main path, there is an overview with detailed information on the various apple varieties.
The Old Apple Orchard has been cared for and maintained on a voluntary basis for many years by members of the "Friends of the Plön Prince's House" association. Only trees of old varieties (based on a historical list dating back to 1796) are replanted and added to the orchard. Each tree in the Old Apple Orchard has a sponsor. By leasing the tree, they support the preservation of valuable old apple varieties and also acquire the right to harvest.
The association and the sponsors ask that you do not pick the apples (you are welcome to sample fallen fruit). The Old Apple Orchard is open to all visitors and can be visited at any time of year.
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1.52 km
View of Plön Castle from Prince's Isle
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1.83 km
View of Plön Castle
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2.43 km
Great Plöner Lake
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2.59 km
Clock House, Plön
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2.76 km
Plön Castle
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3.74 km
View of the Großer Plöner See from Strandblick, Plön
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5.20 km
Plön Lakeside Promenade and Viewing Platform
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6.67 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.12 km
711 m
666 m
164 m
Surfaces
4.34 km
1.19 km
728 m
351 m
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A path runs along the lake, following the water the entire way until we reached the beginning of Princes' Island. Then we headed slightly away from the …
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