Discover Westerrönfeld

Westerrönfeld can be explored through three specific themes: the pedestrian tunnel under the Kiel Canal, cycling routes associated with the town, and a Jewish cemetery in a small wooded area. The tunnel has connected Westerrönfeld to Rendsburg on foot since 1965; the cycling routes include the Ochsenweg and the Kiel Canal Route. The cemetery offers a different, cultural-historical perspective on the town. The options thus range from active pursuits to engaging with Jewish heritage.

Walking under the Kiel Canal

The pedestrian tunnel under the Kiel Canal makes the connection to Rendsburg a practical option for planning a trip on foot. It has connected Westerrönfeld to Rendsburg since 1965. If you would like to use this connection, check the current access conditions before your trip. This means the canal features in two different ways of travelling: as a reference point for the Kiel Canal Route and as a crossing beneath the canal on the footpath to Rendsburg.

Cycling routes connected with the town

Cycling routes associated with Westerrönfeld include the Ochsenweg and the Kiel Canal Route, the latter of which runs along the Kiel Canal. If you would like cycling to shape your stay, you can use these routes as a starting point for planning your stages. Check the latest route information before your trip, as conditions may change. Unlike the tunnel, which provides a pedestrian connection to Rendsburg, these options are specifically cycling routes.

Jewish heritage in Westerrönfeld

The Jewish cemetery associated with Westerrönfeld is located in a small wooded area. Tombstones belonging to the Jewish community of Rendsburg can be seen there from the outside. Occasional guided tours are organised by the Jewish Museum. As they take place only occasionally, check in advance whether a tour is available for your visit. The cemetery offers a different focus from the routes: the emphasis is on the tombstones and the memory of Rendsburg’s Jewish community. A guided tour can complement your visit if one is taking place on your chosen date.

The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination

The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination offers another scale for planning your trip. The district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline; around 70 kilometres, or two-thirds, of the Kiel Canal run through the district. The district is also home to four nature parks. They consist largely of nature and landscape conservation areas and provide habitats for a diverse range of animal and plant life. The coast, canal and protected landscapes thus offer distinct regional themes.

Numerous lake complexes shape the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands in Westensee-Obere Eider Nature Park. Westensee, which covers around 7 km², is a popular destination for day trips. The banks of the Eider provide a habitat for kingfishers, while Dosenmoor is home to distinctive flora and fauna. For hiking, the 180-kilometre Nature Park Trail runs through the district’s four nature parks. The European long-distance path E1 runs through the Hüttener Berge, Brekendorfer Wald and over the Aschberg; it is marked throughout with a white St Andrew’s cross. In fine weather, the panoramic view from the 98-metre-high Aschberg stretches as far as the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and Kiel.

Cycling plans can also be expanded to cover the wider region: the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has a signposted network of cycling routes spanning 1,000 kilometres. In Westerrönfeld, the Ochsenweg and the Kiel Canal Route are associated with cycling tours. Culture enthusiasts will find more points of interest in Rendsburg: the old town was established in the 13th century and is still characterised by medieval buildings. The Jewish Museum is housed in Schleswig-Holstein’s oldest surviving synagogue; the building is also a listed historic monument and a memorial site. At the Molfsee Open-Air Museum, the attractions include a historic fairground with two carousels, a boat swing and a strength tester, as well as a large playground.

Discover more destinations: Ahlefeld-Bistensee, Fleckeby, Gokels, Schwedeneck, Hanerau-Hademarschen, Schinkel, Dörphof, Holtsee.

To the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.