Discover Dersau: Cycle Routes, Forest and Lake

Dersau offers a range of ways to spend time cycling, walking and by the water. Ten cycle routes, the Dersauer Uklei circular trail and the lakeside bathing area each have their own appeal; there are also views of Lake Großer Plöner See, woodland and open countryside. When planning your stay, consider whether you would mainly like to go on tours or combine different activities.

Cycle Routes Around Dersau

Dersau offers ten cycle routes ranging from 25 to 58 kilometres. GPS data for the routes is available for outdoor navigation devices. Their starting points are in Dersau or can mostly be reached by train. You can use the route length and starting point to help plan your day.

One route described in detail is the Plöner-See-Tour. It can start in Dersau, is suitable for cycling, is signposted and follows a circular route. At just under 40 kilometres, it goes around Lake Großer Plöner See. This gives you a sense of both the range of the ten cycle routes and the length of a single circular route. In addition to cycling, Dersau offers access to the approximately 150-kilometre-long Holsteinische Schweiz Nordic Fitness Park.

Walking and Experiencing the Landscape

Several signposted walking trails complement the cycle routes. The Dersauer Uklei circular trail is suitable for families with children who can already walk independently. It starts at a small car park in Dersau and reaches the lakeside bathing area shortly after the start. Along the way, there are views of Lake Großer Plöner See, as well as hedgerows, meadows and fields.

The trail passes through the Eichholz forest, where the small Ukleisee lake is located. This named walking route brings together open countryside and woodland. If you are travelling with children, its stated suitability for children who can walk independently is a useful guide when choosing this route.

Bathing Area, Lake and Farming Tradition

The Dersau bathing area has a sandy beach, green sunbathing lawns and a gently sloping bathing jetty. From Dersau, sailing, rowing, fishing and boat trips on a passenger vessel are also activities associated with Lake Großer Plöner See. So, alongside walks and cycle rides, you can choose to focus on activities on the water.

The Biss cheese farm offers a different glimpse of the area. The Biss family has run the farm for more than 100 years, focusing on dairy farming and cheese production. This long agricultural tradition complements the nature and outdoor activities with a local perspective on working with milk and cheese.

Plön as a Wider Travel Destination

The wider travel destination of Plön lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland region. Plön district has about 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and includes around 80 lakes. Lake Großer Plöner See covers 29 square kilometres, and Lake Selenter See covers 22 square kilometres. These figures describe the wider Plön destination, not individual features of Dersau.

The Holstein Switzerland Nature Park is also part of this regional context: large parts of the district lie within it. The nature park covers 75,000 hectares and offers space for nature experiences and rare animals. This wider setting complements the specific routes in Dersau with a broader perspective on the landscape.

Getting Here and Finding Accommodation

Dersau can be reached by train via Ascheberg; from there, you can take a bus towards Stocksee or a taxi. Transport connections can change, so check local connections before your trip.

When looking for accommodation in Dersau, you might first consider what kind of daily rhythm suits your stay: cycle routes of varying distances, a walk through woodland and open countryside, or a combination of a walk and a visit to the bathing area. These options offer different points to consider, without requiring you to stick to just one kind of day on holiday.

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See the wider travel overview: Lake Großer Plöner See.