Süderhackstedt: Forests, Cycling and Culture

A distinctive natural feature of Süderhackstedt is the Wälder im Süderhackstedtfeld Natura 2000 site. Cycling routes, seasonal canoeing on the Treene and regional cultural history add to the natural appeal.

Woodland and river landscape

The Wälder im Süderhackstedtfeld Natura 2000 site covers 76 hectares of deciduous forest. It lies on an old moraine ridge that slopes gently southwards, at the edge of the Arlauniederung lowlands. Several forest communities are partly endangered. For nature enthusiasts, the landscape is shaped not only by the woodland, but also by the gently sloping terrain and its transition to the lowlands.

In summer, the Treene can be explored by canoe from the Langstedt launch point. The Eggebek municipal area also offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing. Depending on your interests, you can focus your stay on one activity or combine different ways of exploring the area. Canoeing is seasonal and available in summer.

Cycling: a circular route through changing landscapes

Süderhackstedt lies on the 25-kilometre Treene Circular Route. You can start the loop at any point. It passes through extensive woodland, across meadows and fields, and repeatedly alongside the Treene. The route alternates between open farmland, forest and river, offering variety without being limited to a single type of landscape.

The surface also varies: the route includes farm tracks, concrete-surfaced agricultural roads and asphalt. Most of it follows quiet roads and agricultural tracks. The published Treene Circular Route is currently not signposted. If you rely on signposts, check the latest route information before setting off and plan your navigation accordingly.

The Treene Circular Route has a set total distance, but you can join it at any point. This can be helpful when planning if you do not want to make the entire loop a day trip. The different surfaces remain an important factor when choosing your route.

Cultural history at your destination

The Green Inland region has cultural and historical traces, as well as evidence of German-Danish history. The Wanderup Local History Museum explores how villages and agriculture have developed over the past hundred years. St. Peter’s Church in Eggebek adds an architectural perspective to this history: its core dates from around 1200, and the church is a single-nave Romanesque brick building.

The wider Schleswig-Flensburg destination’s historical highlights include Haithabu and the Danevirke. Both have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since June 2018, and more than 25 kilometres of the Danevirke rampart remain. These sites represent a broader regional history and should not be conflated with Süderhackstedt’s local landscape and cultural themes.

Amenities and choosing a location

Kleinjörl is two kilometres from Süderhackstedt and has a local market, a bakery and a bank. Eggebek, Tarp, Jübek, Treia and Viöl are larger nearby centres, around ten kilometres away. Flensburg, Schleswig and Husum are each about 25 kilometres away.

These distances provide an initial guide when choosing a location. Consider whether, for your plans, proximity to Süderhackstedt and Kleinjörl or to a larger centre is more important. Along with the balance you want between cycling, nature and culture, these locations can help you decide what to prioritise when looking for accommodation.

Discover more destinations: Sollerup, Jerrishoe, Jörl, Wanderup, Janneby, Langstedt.

Go to the wider travel overview: Eggebek.