Discover Blunk: Cycling Routes, Lake and Holstein Cuisine

Blunk offers a range of reasons to visit: cycling tours with several stops, nature and swimming at Lake Blunk, and regional Holstein cuisine. The village lies on the edge of a bird migration route, and the Blunker Bach adds a historical dimension. When planning your visit, it is worth deciding first whether cycling, time by the water or regional food will be the main focus.

Cycling: Countryside routes and a former railway line

Countryside Route 1 runs from Bad Segeberg through Blunk, Muggesfelde, Nehms, Krems II, Warder, Rohlstorf, Quaal and Klein Rönnau, then back to Bad Segeberg. The Countryside Route cycling trails are approximately 20 to 30 kilometres long and use roads with little traffic or traffic-free routes. Check the route conditions before setting off.

One cycling route to Blunk follows the former railway embankment of the narrow-gauge railway between Bad Segeberg and Kiel. At Lake Blunk, Countryside Route 1 leaves this former railway cycling route and heads towards Lake Muggesfelder. In this way, a route through several villages and the course of the former railway line come together in Blunk in different ways.

Lake Blunk, moorland and bird migration

On the northwestern shore of Lake Blunk, there is a freely accessible bathing area with a sandy beach, sunbathing lawn, designated non-swimmer area, jetty and toilets. Parking is limited. The bathing area offers a different kind of experience from a cycling tour: you can plan to spend some time by the water here.

The moorland and lake around Blunk also offer opportunities for walking, jogging, Nordic walking, cycling, horse riding and carriage rides. Blunk also lies on the edge of a bird migration route. The water, moorland and bird migration give the landscape several distinct points of interest, without limiting your stay to just one way of exploring the area.

History and Holstein cuisine

Historically, the Blunker Bach formed the Limes Saxonia, which was considered a boundary between Slavic and Saxon territories. This historical context adds a cultural dimension to the village, distinct from the routes and activities around the lake.

Zum Alten Bahnhof in Blunk serves homemade pickled beef and Matjes as regional Holstein specialities. The seasonal menu has also included asparagus, Matjes or smelt, game dishes and kale. As seasonal dishes change, ask about the current menu before visiting.

Accommodation and culinary programmes

Landhaus Schulze-Hamann offers nine country-style hotel rooms; packages include, among other things, a regional organic breakfast. Room availability and packages may change, so check the latest details before booking. The country house can also organise culinary excursions to farms and artisan producers in Schleswig-Holstein; arrangements may need to be made in advance.

Landhaus Schulze-Hamann also runs a cookery studio offering cookery courses, workshops and events. Whenever possible, the establishment uses food from organic, regenerative, agricultural and regional producers. The course and event programme may change; check the latest dates and options when planning your visit.

When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on: will the Countryside Route cycling trail shape your day, or are the lake, outdoor activities and regional cuisine your priorities?

Segeberg beyond Blunk

The wider Segeberg destination offers other places with their own distinct appeal. At Eekholt Wildlife Park, you can observe more than 700 animals from 100 species across 67 hectares. Every summer, the Karl May Games take place at the open-air theatre at the foot of the Bad Segeberg Kalkberg; each performance can accommodate up to 7,700 spectators. Check the respective event dates when planning your visit.

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