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The Schusteracht is a hiking and cycling trail that leads through the varied landscape of East Holstein. Sometimes it is more wooded and runs along the Schwentine river, sometimes it follows the typical hedgerows, manor farms and nature reserves of the region.

The southern loop in particular offers a number of options for cycling and hiking. The options used here are the most attractive for hikers.

The centre is the market square in Preetz. From here, you can hike the northern and southern loops of the Schusteracht in two to four stages. Depending on the route you choose, you can cover up to 74 kilometres in total.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 59.94 km
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    Average duration: 4 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 187 m
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    Descent: - 196 m
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    Highest point: 79 m
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    Lowest point: 12 m

Photos

Blick auf Preetz
Badestelle am Lanker See
Wassermühle an den Kührener Teichen
Rastplatz am NSG Kührener Teiche

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Schusteracht Nordschleife Teil 1 / Von Raisdorf nach Preetz

    Schusteracht North Loop Part 1 / From Raisdorf to Preetz

    ↔16.43 km ↗105 m ↘113 m
    The Schusteracht runs in a figure of eight through the northern part of Holstein Switzerland. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, starting in Preetz. This hiking tour runs along a section of the northern loop. The start and end of the hiking tour are connected via the railway stations in Raisdorf and Preetz.
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  2. 2
    Schusteracht Nordschleife Teil 2 / Von Raisdorf nach Preetz

    Schusteracht North Loop Part 2 / From Raisdorf to Preetz

    ↔12.75 km ↗31 m ↘40 m
    The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, starting in Preetz. This hiking tour covers part of the northern loop. Together with the first section of the northern loop, this makes a circular hiking trail of approx. 30 km. With a few exceptions, this part of the hiking tour follows the course of the Schwentine river. The paths are often simple trails, which can be a little damp near the water. Most of the route is through woods or old avenues.
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  3. 3
    Schusteracht Südschleife Teil 1 / Von Preetz nach Sophienhof

    Schusteracht southern loop, part 1 / From Preetz to Sophienhof

    ↔12.31 km ↗30 m ↘13 m
    The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure of eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and southern loop, both starting in Preetz. This hiking tour runs along a section of the southern loop. The hiking trail offers a few alternative routes on the southern loop. On this part of the southern loop, the Schusteracht mostly leads through fields and along typical hedgerow landscapes. The region is slightly hilly without any particular climbs or other challenges. It is especially beautiful here in spring. When the rapeseed is in bloom, the landscape can often be seen shining yellow as far as the eye can see. To the second part of the southern loop
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  4. E
    Schusteracht Südschleife Teil 2 / Von Sophienhof nach Preetz

    Schusteracht South Loop Part 2 / From Sophienhof to Preetz

    ↔12.77 km ↗30 m ↘52 m
    The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure of eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, both starting in Preetz. This hiking tour covers part of the southern loop. The hiking trail offers a few alternative routes on the southern loop. This section of the southern loop leads along several lakes left behind by the Ice Age in Holstein Switzerland. The nature reserves at Lanker See and Kührener Teich are particularly interesting.
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Notes

Depending on the section of the route, there are more or fewer places to rest along the way. Restaurants are few and far between, so it is advisable to bring your own food.

While the northern loop is quite wooded, large parts of the southern route often run through open fields. Some sections of the trail can therefore be very dirty, especially during harvest time. This should be taken into account when choosing footwear.

Overall, the paths are mostly easy to walk on and do not present any particular obstacles or challenges. No special equipment is therefore required.

Worth a visit

Schusterracht North Loop

  • The former Benedictine convent in Preetz is one of Schleswig-Holstein's most important cultural monuments. If you are interested in more history, you can take a guided tour of the convent and be transported back to the time of the Benedictine nuns.
  • There is a beautiful little chapel in front of the village of Neuwühren
  • The Pohnsdorfer Stauung is a moorland lowland that was formed after the last ice age. In the 1950s, the land was drained for agriculture. Over the years, the area has subsided further and further. This made cultivation increasingly difficult.

The Schrobach Foundation purchased the site and gradually removed the soil to prepare it for rewetting. In 2002, the pumping station was completely shut down. As a result, a permanent shallow water area has been created, which is populated by numerous breeding and resting birds.

  • The wildlife park is located just above the Schwentine. Admission is free. There is a large playground for children, simple catering facilities and toilets.

To reach Power Station I, built in 1903/04 and rebuilt in 1936, you have to leave the hiking trail shortly after crossing the Schwentine for the first time and follow the river for about 300 metres between the old arm and the power station inlet. (6) Power Station 2, built in 1908/09, is located above the hiking trail.
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Schusteracht South Loop

  • Between Fuhlensee and Lanker See lies the oldest estate in Schleswig-Holstein, Wahlstorf-Hof. The estate is not open to the public, but guided tours and other events take place there regularly.
  • The Lanker See lido is located before Preetz. An unguarded bathing area with a playground, barbecue area, mini golf course and restaurants (only open during the bathing season).

Mühlenstraße 9
24211 Preetz
Phone
Email: info@schusterstadt-preetz.de

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Schusteracht North Loop Part 1 / From Raisdorf to Preetz

Visorando member
Schusteracht Nordschleife Teil 1 / Von Raisdorf nach Preetz
↔16.43 km ↗+105 m ↘-113 m ◔5h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Schwentinental (Plön)
The Schusteracht runs in a figure of eight through the northern part of Holstein Switzerland. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, starting in Preetz. This hiking tour runs along a section of the northern loop. The start and end of the hiking tour are connected via the railway stations in Raisdorf and Preetz.

Walking Schusteracht North Loop Part 2 / From Raisdorf to Preetz

Visorando member
Schusteracht Nordschleife Teil 2 / Von Raisdorf nach Preetz
↔12.75 km ↗+31 m ↘-40 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Schwentinental (Plön)
The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, starting in Preetz. This hiking tour covers part of the northern loop. Together with the first section of the northern loop, this makes a circular hiking trail of approx. 30 km. With a few exceptions, this part of the hiking tour follows the course of the Schwentine river. The paths are often simple trails, which can be a little damp near the water. Most of the route is through woods or old avenues.

Walking Schusteracht southern loop, part 1 / From Preetz to Sophienhof

Visorando member
Schusteracht Südschleife Teil 1 / Von Preetz nach Sophienhof
↔12.31 km ↗+30 m ↘-13 m ◔3h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Preetz (Plön)
The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure of eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and southern loop, both starting in Preetz. This hiking tour runs along a section of the southern loop. The hiking trail offers a few alternative routes on the southern loop. On this part of the southern loop, the Schusteracht mostly leads through fields and along typical hedgerow landscapes. The region is slightly hilly without any particular climbs or other challenges. It is especially beautiful here in spring. When the rapeseed is in bloom, the landscape can often be seen shining yellow as far as the eye can see. To the second part of the southern loop

Walking Schusteracht South Loop Part 2 / From Sophienhof to Preetz

Visorando member
Schusteracht Südschleife Teil 2 / Von Sophienhof nach Preetz
↔12.77 km ↗+30 m ↘-52 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Schellhorn (Plön)
The Schusteracht runs through northern Holstein Switzerland in the shape of a figure of eight. The 74-kilometre-long hiking trail is a reminder that the shoemakers' guild was based in Preetz until the 19th century. The Schusteracht is divided into a northern and a southern loop, both starting in Preetz. This hiking tour covers part of the southern loop. The hiking trail offers a few alternative routes on the southern loop. This section of the southern loop leads along several lakes left behind by the Ice Age in Holstein Switzerland. The nature reserves at Lanker See and Kührener Teich are particularly interesting.

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