Discover Klappholz: Trails, nature and history

Klappholz is associated with the nature park hiking trail; the village’s history is reflected in historic traces ranging from a chronicle dating back to 1927 to a colonist house built in 1764. This brings nature and cultural experiences together when planning your trip. If you’re travelling with your family, you can tailor your choices to shared interests: Is walking the trails your priority, or would you rather explore the history of the village?

Choose hikes and trails

The nature park hiking trail associated with Klappholz is a marked route of around 160 kilometres through varied regional natural and cultural landscapes. Shorter stages and circular routes are also available. This lets you consider whether a longer section or a more compact circuit better suits your planned day of hiking. The total route length provides a guide for planning, but does not indicate how long any individual section takes.

Shorter circular routes and individually planned tours are also available in the nature park. These options offer a different perspective from the entire hiking route, giving you the opportunity to plan a shorter distance or a custom tour. Check local trail conditions before setting out. This helps you choose between a longer route, a shorter stage and a circular walk based on your plans.

History in a chronicle and museum

A handwritten chronicle of the Havetoft parish dating from 1927 covers the history of Havetoft, Klappholz and Hostrup. Separate sections are devoted to the settlement of Westscheide and the school in Klappholz. The chronicle thus connects the history of the village with that of the other two villages mentioned; settlement and schooling are explicitly part of this historical perspective.

A colonist house from Klappholz was built in 1764 and is now preserved at the Molfsee Open-Air Museum near Kiel. At the Klappholz House, visitors can watch traditional weaving demonstrations. The demonstrations are seasonal, so check the current programme before your visit. For culture enthusiasts, the house offers a tangible connection to a historic building and traditional craftsmanship, while the chronicle explores further local topics.

More nature and cultural destinations in Schleswig-Flensburg

Beyond Klappholz, the Schleswig-Flensburg destination offers a variety of landscapes and historical themes. The Green Inland area of the Schleswig-Flensburg district is characterised by charming villages, clear lakes, beech forests, meadows and hidden moors. Salt marshes and the tranquil waters of the Noore provide breeding, resting and wintering grounds for numerous endangered bird species. More than 130 bird species can be observed on Holnis, including around 65 breeding species.

In the Schlei Nature Park, rolling hills, forests, hedgerow landscapes, rapeseed and grain fields, sandy beaches and bathing coves alternate. The Schlei’s brackish waters provide a habitat for numerous endangered bird species. Guided nature tours help visitors find their way around the landscape; the Viking-Frisian Way, the Ox Road and 15 signposted themed cycle routes also run through the area. At 773 hectares, Geltinger Birk is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. Well-maintained paths and guided walks introduce visitors to the local flora and fauna.

The region’s history also offers destinations of its own: Haithabu and the Danevirke have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2018, and more than 25 kilometres of the Danevirke rampart still remain. The Idstedt Memorial and Museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt. Tolk-Schau offers a different kind of day out: this family amusement park features rides, playgrounds, park trains, fairytale cabins and more than 100 life-size dinosaurs, among other attractions.

Find accommodation to suit your travel plans

Search in Klappholz if you want to focus on the village’s historic traces and its connection to the nature park hiking trail. If you want your trip to centre on a separate destination within the wider Schleswig-Flensburg area, search for a place that suits your plans. This way, your accommodation choice reflects the experiences you actually have in mind.

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Nübel, Brodersby, Schaalby, Neuberend, Taarstedt, Havetoft, Twedt, Struxdorf

For the wider travel overview: Südangeln.