Discover Ascheffel

Ascheffel is nestled in the landscape of Hüttener Berge Nature Park. The hilly surroundings, hedgerows and Aschberg define the area, while traces of the past offer a glimpse into its cultural history. During a stay, you can explore nature, outdoor activities and history as distinct themes.

Hilly landscape around Aschberg

Aschberg rises to 98 metres and offers sweeping views across the hilly surroundings. A 20-metre observation tower is one of the attractions on Aschberg. Around 130 kilometres of hedgerows shape the local landscape. The panoramic views from the ridge and the hedgerow-lined surroundings offer two distinct landscape experiences.

Hedgerows and learning activities

The Aschberg Green Classroom was established on Aschberg in 2021. It is freely accessible and serves as a starting point for trips to nearby hedgerows; access conditions may change. A cube puzzle matches leaves, fruit, flowers and shrub names, introducing visitors to the shrub species found in hedgerows. With the tree puzzle, students can compare bark, heartwood and weight, and examine annual rings. The two puzzles focus on different characteristics of woody plants: one on shrubs and their leaves, fruit and flowers, the other on wood and tree rings.

Traces of history

There was a glassworks in Ascheffel around 1550; in 1633, Duke Frederick III had a paper mill built there. The Bismarck statue on Aschberg also has its own story: made of copper sheet, it was unveiled in September 1930 after being moved from Knivsberg near Aabenraa to Aschberg. It was created by Schleswig-Holstein sculptor Adolf Brütt. Aschberg is therefore home to both a striking landscape destination and a historic monument.

Hiking and cycling in the nature park

The wider Hüttener Berge Nature Park area has 20 designated hiking routes and six cycling routes. Hiking routes range from 3 to 17 kilometres, while cycling routes range from 14 to 40 kilometres. The official nature park app also lists attractions, places to stop for refreshments and parking areas. You can use the range of route lengths and additional points of interest to help plan your trip.

The 36.5-kilometre section of the Nature Park Hiking Trail in Hüttener Berge includes Aschberg. The 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail runs through the Hüttener Berge landscape from Maasholm towards the Kiel Canal. These figures show the different scales available, from individual routes in the nature park to a long-distance hiking trail.

Regional cuisine

Huk's Restaurant in Ascheffel states that it uses 80 percent regional and seasonal produce and sources fish and meat from regional producers. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available. If a particular selection is important to you, check the current menu before your visit.

The wider region: Rendsburg-Eckernförde

The wider travel destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has four nature parks within the district. Rendsburg-Eckernförde district also has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and a signposted network of 1,000 kilometres of cycling routes. This regional perspective adds coastline and district-wide cycling routes to your planning.

Discover more destinations

Güby, Schinkel, Seefeld, Jevenstedt, Bokel, Gokels, Haby, Fleckeby

For the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.