Felde: Discover Nature, Forests and Hiking Trails

Felde is particularly appealing to travelers who want to include forest landscapes, bodies of water and hiking trails in their travel plans. The surrounding area offers a variety of perspectives, from Hasenmoor and its diverse forest types to trails with views of Lake Westensee. You can also take travel arrangements into account when choosing suitable accommodation.

Forest Landscapes and Bodies of Water Around Felde

The Hasenmoor Foundation Land lies in the triangle between Felde, Achterwehr and Jägerslust. Hasenmoor covers 80 hectares and is predominantly forested. The forest types mentioned include beech forests, oak-birch forests, and alder, birch and willow swamp forests. For nature enthusiasts, this variety offers a striking way to experience the landscape: the focus is not only on individual tree species, but also on different types of forest.

The return of the adder, a reptile species considered endangered nationwide, is linked to Hasenmoor.

Felde is located in Westensee Nature Park. Nearby Lake Westensee offers opportunities for swimming, fishing and boating. So, alongside forests and hiking, there are also activities on the water to choose from. Felde’s coat of arms refers to Lake Westensee, Lake Felder See, Lake Flemhuder See and the Eider as the municipality’s natural bodies of water.

Hiking Trails with Different Highlights

The “Through Felder Gehölz” route starts at Seekartenweg by Lake Felder See. It leads through the forest and offers views of Lake Westensee. If you want to choose trails based on their landscapes, this route combines woodland with lake views. The Eidertal hiking route offers a different focus: it runs between Lake Westensee and Lake Ahrensee and passes through Achterwehr on the return journey.

Other hiking trails in the region also showcase a variety of landscapes. They lead to viewpoints, through nature and landscape conservation areas, past lakes with places to rest, and in the direction of the Kiel Canal. If you have a specific route in mind, it is a good idea to check current trail conditions.

Weighing Travel Options and Accommodation

Bus route 765 runs hourly and is coordinated with train arrivals and departures. It goes via Westensee and Groß Vollstedt to Nortorf. It also runs via Achterwehr, Quarnbek, Ottendorf and Kronshagen to Kiel. Since schedules can change, check departure times before setting off.

Felde station connects the town with Kiel and Rendsburg. There are bicycle parking facilities and a car park at the station; passenger information and improvements to wayfinding are also among its amenities.

The Wider Region: Rendsburg-Eckernförde

The wider travel destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde offers a greater variety of landscapes and activities. Rendsburg-Eckernförde district has 55 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline and a 1,000-kilometer network of signposted cycle routes. Four nature parks are located in the district, crossed by the 180-kilometer Nature Park Hiking Trail. This adds a broader regional perspective to the specific forest and water attractions around Felde. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on hiking trails and nature around Felde or on attractions across the wider district.

Discover more destinations: Schönwohld, Brügge, Todenbüttel, Haby, Alt Duvenstedt, Ascheffel, Altenholz, Molfsee.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.