Hitzhusen: Green surroundings, ponds and lakes

Hitzhusen is set amid green surroundings, with small ponds and lakes along the Bramau Valley. In and around the village, walks, cycling, horse riding and water-based leisure activities offer different ways to enjoy the outdoors. You can plan your days according to whether you prefer to get around on foot, by bike, on horseback or through activities on the water. This makes Hitzhusen appealing to travellers who don’t want to limit themselves to just one way of getting around.

Water activities and active days

Paddlers will find a launch and landing site in Hitzhusen. It is part of the local water-based leisure offer and a useful point of reference if you plan to go paddling. Check the operating details before your trip. Together with the options for walking, cycling or horse riding, water activities offer another way to enjoy the outdoors.

The wider Segeberg destination

The wider Segeberg destination opens up a view of further landscapes: Segeberg district brings together dense forests, clear lakes, hedgerows and meadows. The 40-square-kilometre Segeberg Forest offers a wooded setting for nature-focused outings. The hiking routes and trails in Segeberg district are suitable for both longer excursions and short walks. Guided hikes and nature tours offer insights into local wildlife and plant life. You can plan your time according to whether you prefer a longer hike, a short walk or a guided exploration of nature.

Eekholt Wildlife Park is located on the northern edge of Segeberg Forest, between Bad Bramstedt and Bad Segeberg, surrounded by the Osterau landscape. In Bad Segeberg, Noctalis offers an interactive exhibition with play and learning stations where visitors can explore the world of bats and their habitat. The two attractions have different focuses: the Osterau landscape defines the wildlife park’s setting, while Noctalis centres on the interactive discovery of the world of bats.

One summer stage event in the wider Segeberg destination is the Karl May Festival. It takes place every summer in the open-air theatre at the foot of Bad Segeberg’s Kalkberg; each performance can accommodate up to 7,700 spectators. Check the dates for the relevant summer before visiting. This gives you a choice of different ways to shape your stay in the wider destination, from exploring nature to enjoying theatre.

Regional produce and culture

In the wider Segeberg destination, Gut Stockseehof sells sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries directly at the estate and at the farmers’ market, alongside other fresh regional produce. Fruit availability is seasonal; check the market’s offerings and availability in advance. The estate’s programme also includes garden exhibitions, harvests of various fruits, a music festival, workshops and a Christmas market. As the events cover different themes and dates, it’s worth checking the current programme if you want to plan your visit around one of them.

The Museum Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus focuses on the building’s history and the history of its residents since 1541, as well as an exhibition on 800 years of Segeberg’s development. This combines a specific historic building with a broader look at the city’s history. In the wider Segeberg destination, cultural attractions like these complement nature and water activities with another focus for planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Blunk, Bad Bramstedt, Leezen, Neversdorf, Stocksee, Bornhöved, Bimöhlen, Bark.

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