Ten cycling routes ranging from 25 to 58 kilometres, the Dersauer Uklei circular trail and activities on Lake Großer Plöner See shape the options in Dersau. This gives you a choice of different ways to spend your stay: longer rides, paths through woodland and open countryside, or time by the water. Which options go together depends on how you would like to spend the day.
Cycling Routes and the Tour Around the Lake
The cycling routes in Dersau comprise ten routes from 25 to 58 kilometres long. GPS data for the routes is available for outdoor navigation devices. They start in Dersau or are mostly accessible by train. When planning, you can first consider the distance you want to cover and your starting point, without committing to a single tour.
One specific option is the Plön Lake Tour: it can start in Dersau, is signposted as a circular tour and covers almost 40 kilometres around Lake Großer Plöner See. Its length falls within the stated range for the ten cycling routes; at the same time, the lake is the clear destination of this loop. Dersau also provides access to the approximately 150-kilometre Holstein Switzerland Nordic Fitness Park. Several signposted hiking trails add to the options for exploring on foot.
On Foot Through Woodland and Open Countryside
The Dersauer Uklei circular trail is suitable for families with children who can already walk independently. Along the way, views open up over Lake Großer Plöner See, hedgerows, meadows and fields. The loop also passes through Eichholz forest, characterised by coniferous trees, where the small Ukleisee lake is located.
The starting point is at a small car park in Dersau; shortly after setting off, the trail reaches the bathing area by the lake. There you will find a sandy beach, green sunbathing lawns and a gently sloping bathing jetty. There are different points to consider when choosing between a cycling day and a hiking day: for the cycling tours, these are route length and GPS data; for the Uklei circular trail, they are the landscape and the short walk to the bathing area.
Activities on Lake Großer Plöner See
Lake Großer Plöner See is associated with sailing, rowing and fishing, as well as passenger boat trips from Dersau. Together with the bathing area, these offer various ways to include the lake in your day’s plans: as a view along the circular trail, a place to pause by the water, or the setting for an activity on the lake.
Agricultural Heritage
Another local feature is the Biss cheese farm. The Biss family has worked the farm in Dersau for more than 100 years, focusing on dairy farming and cheese production. This long family history adds an agricultural dimension to the town’s cycling and hiking options.
Plan Your Journey
You can travel by train via Ascheberg; for the onward journey, a bus towards Stocksee or a taxi are options. As transport connections may change, check your journey using up-to-date local information before you travel.
Discover more destinations: Rantzau, Bosau, Ascheberg, Rathjensdorf, Wittmoldt, Lebrade, Bösdorf, Dörnick.
For the main travel overview: Lake Großer Plöner See.
