Nature Reserve Guide
Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See is a nature reserve established in 1995, encompassing 364 hectares within the Eider-Treene-Sorge river landscape. The area is characterized by the shallow Hohner See, extensive reed beds, sedge meadows, and wet meadows, alongside adjacent high moors. This diverse landscape provides a varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See offers more than 50 routes across several sports like hiking, touring…
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4.8
(16)
68
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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48
hikers
10.0km
02:31
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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30
hikers
6.56km
01:39
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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59
riders
25.7km
01:30
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.5km
02:57
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
riders
33.1km
02:03
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
8.39km
00:52
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.6km
01:09
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.30km
00:47
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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19
riders
89.4km
03:31
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

18
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.3km
01:43
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
18.8km
01:02
50m
50m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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6
riders
15.1km
00:51
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
53.3km
03:15
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.7km
02:24
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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55.8km
03:31
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See is a nature reserve established in 1995, encompassing 364 hectares. It features the shallow Hohner See lake, extensive reed beds, sedge meadows, and wet meadows, alongside adjacent high moors. The reserve is part of the Natura 2000 protected area network.
The nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. More than 60 routes are available for these sports. For detailed information, consult the Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See region page.
Popular hiking routes include the "Birdwatching Hide at Hohner See – Hohner Lake loop from Hohn," which is approximately 6.2 miles (10 km) long. Another option is the "Hohner Lake – Birdwatching Hide at Hohner See loop from Hohn," an easy route about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) in length. Find more options in the Hiking in Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See guide.
Yes, several easy hiking routes are available. An example is the "Hohner Lake – Birdwatching Hide at Hohner See loop from Hohn," which is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) long. Another easy option is the "View of Marsh Meadows and Cows – Hohner See Nature Reserve loop from Friedrichsholm," approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) in length. More easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See guide.
The converted railway embankment offers flat routes suitable for touring cyclists. A popular touring cycling route is the "Elsdorfer Ice Cream – Westermühlen Watermill loop from Hohner Harde," covering about 15.9 miles (25.7 km). For more options, refer to the Cycling in Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See guide.
The nature reserve is generally accessible, but specific rules for dogs may apply in protected areas. Visitors should keep dogs on a leash to protect wildlife and sensitive habitats. Information on local regulations should be observed.
Key attractions include the Hohner See lake itself, which is important for birdlife. There is a birdwatching hide with observation windows and seating for visitors. The surrounding wet meadows and moorlands also feature rare plant species. For more details, see the Attractions in Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See guide.
Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See is a popular destination, with more than 600 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the nature reserve have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Information regarding public transport access to Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See is typically available through regional transport authorities. Specific bus routes or train connections to nearby towns like Hohn would need to be checked with local public transport providers. The nature reserve is located within the Eider-Treene-Sorge river landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See, covering various activities. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, Running Trails, and Attractions. There are also guides for specific sports like MTB Trails and Gravel biking.
Naturschutzgebiet Hohner See is known for its rich biodiversity, particularly its birdlife. Species like the white-tailed eagle are regularly observed, and resting cranes and ospreys can be spotted. The greylag goose also uses the area for breeding and resting. The elusive otter has also been sighted in the lake.
Yes, the nature reserve features a dedicated birdwatching hide. This facility is equipped with observation windows and seating, providing visitors with opportunities to observe the diverse avian population without disturbance. The Hohner See lake and its surrounding meadows are important for both breeding and resting birds.

