Discover Höhndorf: Cycling routes and village traditions

On the edge of the Probstei, near Holstein Switzerland, lie Höhndorf and Gödersdorf. Historically, both places were regarded as farming and craft villages; in the surrounding area, cycling and hiking trails as well as traditional village festivals are part of the local scene. This gives visitors two distinct yet easily combined themes for their stay: outdoor activities and a local events calendar.

Cycling and hiking trails in Höhndorf and the Probstei

Höhndorf has a well-developed network of cycling and hiking trails focused on nature. The Probstei also has kilometres of surfaced, well-signposted cycling and hiking trails, as well as four signposted cycling routes. If you enjoy walking, you can include hiking in your travel plans; the marked routes offer a regional framework for cycling tours. When choosing where to stay, you can already consider whether your holiday will focus more on hiking, cycling tours or both. Signposting and conditions may change, so check the latest route information before setting out.

Festivals throughout the year

A traditional cycling tour on 1 May is part of the recurring events calendar. The bird-shooting festival on the Saturday of Pentecost is another specific occasion, featuring entertainment and games for adults and children. Local associations also organise summer festivals and Christmas theatre performances. The calendar is rounded out by a slaughter feast on the second Sunday in February. Events are thus spread across different parts of the year, bringing together sporting, social and cultural occasions. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular festival, check the dates and programme locally in advance; the annual arrangements may change.

Historical traces and shared leisure

The two villages have different early milestones: Höhndorf was first documented in 1286, while Gödersdorf was first documented in 1281. By comparison, Gödersdorf’s first documented mention was five years earlier.

Beach & Bowl in Höhndorf offers another leisure option. It has bowling, billiards and darts, as well as a restaurant serving fresh regional ingredients in a beach-lounge setting. Beach & Bowl is considered a family activity. The combination of games, a restaurant and a lounge setting offers a distinct alternative to outdoor tours and local festivals.

Where to stay and choosing your regional setting

Accommodation options in Höhndorf and Gödersdorf include a country inn with modern guest rooms and private room rentals. Check current availability before booking. When planning your stay, the trails and festival calendar can provide a starting point: you might be interested in travelling when a particular event is taking place, or perhaps cycling or hiking will be your main focus.

The wider Plön destination may also be of interest as a broader regional setting if you would like to include lakes and the coast in your plans. The district of Plön has around 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, covering 22 km². The district lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. Along the coast, visitors can swim, sail, surf and dive, take boat trips, offshore excursions or cutter trips, and go surf fishing. This offers a choice of different focuses: Höhndorf, with its trails and local traditions, or the district of Plön, with its lakes and coastal activities.

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