Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz eV

The Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz is the largest and one of the most diverse nature parks in Schleswig-Holstein, located in the eastern part of the state. Founded in 1986, the nature park is managed by the association "Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz," whose members include the districts of Ostholstein, Plön, and Segeberg as well as the corresponding municipalities and towns in the nature park area.

• Recreation and Tourism: The nature park offers a varied landscape with gentle hills, wide fields, light deciduous forests, and about 200 lakes. Visitors can choose from 15 marked cycling routes, 270 kilometers of marked hiking and walking paths, as well as paddling tours on the waters[2][3].
• Nature Conservation and Education: The nature park includes numerous nature reserves, including the five least nutrient-rich lakes in Schleswig-Holstein and the Bungsberg area. There are nature trails, experience areas such as the Trappenkamp adventure forest, and various events to experience the local flora and fauna[2][4].
• Culture and Leisure: The region is rich in historical sites, such as the towns of Eutin, Plön, and Preetz with their old towns and castles. Additionally, events like the Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg take place here[3].

The main mission of the nature park association is to maintain and improve the recreational value of the nature park area while protecting the natural foundations, character, and beauty of the landscape. The association works closely with interested parties to fulfill conservation, maintenance, and development tasks[4].

• Environmental Protection: The nature park is committed to protecting ecologically sensitive areas and has implemented various conservation projects. These include the establishment of ecological swimming areas, the renovation of windmills and observation towers, as well as the creation of studies on environmentally friendly water hiking[4].
• Sustainable Development: The Nature Park Plan 2033 serves as a guideline for the future development of the nature park and includes integrated and regionally consensus-based development concepts. This plan helps coordinate and implement measures with politics, administration, and other stakeholders and serves as a basis for obtaining funding[1].

The Naturpark Holsteinische Schweiz is a vibrant example of the connection between nature conservation, sustainable development, and tourism, offering visitors and locals alike a diverse and recreational environment.

• 1 - https://www.naturpark-holsteinische-schweiz.de/fileadmin/Mediendatenbank/Naturpark/Dokumente/161023-Naturparkplan-Holsteinische-SchweizFinalgr.pdf
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Holsteinische_Schweiz
• 3 - https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/reise/holsteinische_schweiz/Die-Holsteinische-Schweiz-entdecken,holsteinischeschweiz152.html
• 4 - https://www.naturpark-holsteinische-schweiz.de/ueber-uns
• 5 - https://nationale-naturlandschaften.de/gebiete/naturpark-holsteinische-schweiz