Belau is associated with Lake Belau and Lake Schierensee. Its hilly terminal moraine landscape, walking and cycling trails, and cultural landmarks give the town several sides. When planning your stay, you can focus on three things: time by the water, outdoor activities in the countryside, and cultural attractions. This helps you choose what to explore in Belau based on your interests, without assuming a fixed daily itinerary.
Lake, countryside and activities
Belau’s landscape is hilly and shaped by terminal moraines. It includes small mixed forests and tree-lined avenues, and is also home to significant populations of game and birds. There is a public bathing area on the eastern shore of Lake Belau. Local facilities may change, so check what is currently available before your visit. Water sports are offered on the lake. Fishing in Lake Belau is permitted with the appropriate fishing licence; check current local fishing requirements before your trip.
Hiking and cycling
Belau has an extensive network of hiking trails. The Vierer Weg is a hiking route between Belau and Ruhwinkel. Another hike is called Belauer See–Schierensee. The 39 km Land cycling tour includes Belau. The Holsteinsche Schweiz long-distance cycle route also runs along the planning area in Belau. Check the current route conditions before setting out on this long-distance cycle route.
Culture and a break
Belau Castle and the Perdoel gatehouse, together with its associated stable and barn buildings, are listed cultural monuments. Local access or displays may change. The Kattholz Oak is considered to be around 450 years old. In the former cowshed, the café-bistro serves homemade cakes and tarts, speciality coffees and a small menu of seasonal dishes. The food selection may change; check what is currently available before your visit.
Accommodation by Lake Belau
If you would like to camp by Lake Belau, you can include the campsite on the north-western shore in your accommodation plans. The site has its own access to the water and offers boat rentals. Check the current facilities and rental availability before your trip. The campsite by Lake Belau also welcomes riders. The public bathing area is on the eastern shore, while the campsite is on the north-western shore. It is useful to keep these different locations in mind when planning your time by the lake.
Plön in the wider region
The wider travel destination of Plön lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. The district includes around 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, which covers 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, which covers 22 km². The district’s Baltic coast offers opportunities for swimming, sailing, surfing and boat trips. Large parts of the district belong to the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers space for nature experiences and rare wildlife. The wider Plön region thus extends from its lake district to coastal and nature experiences.
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