Bendorf comprises the villages of Bendorf and Oersdorf; both have been inhabited since around 500 to 800 AD. This offers two perspectives for a stay: a long history of settlement and the different landscape connections of the two villages. Waterways, historic mills and well-maintained country lanes provide concrete themes for planning. This makes it possible to combine local history with time outdoors, without reducing Bendorf to a single attraction.
Waterways between Bendorf and Oersdorf
The Iselbek flows between Bendorf and Oersdorf. The Bendorfer Bach rises north of Bendorf and flows into the Iselbek near Oersdorf; together, the stream and the Iselbek form a branching waterway. The Lindhorster Teich is part of the cadastral areas of Bendorf and Oersdorf. Near Hohenhörn, the Iselbek flows into the Kiel Canal. The canal forms part of Bendorf’s municipal boundary and can be explored. The clearly named waterways help with orientation: the source of the Bendorfer Bach north of Bendorf, the confluence near Oersdorf and the Iselbek’s onward course to the canal.
Two mills, two founding dates
Two mills with different dates are part of the area’s cultural history. The Hohenhörner Kornwassermühle was founded around 1530 in Oersdorf, and the Lohmühle around 1670 in Bendorf. Their approximate founding dates are about 140 years apart and point to two different centuries. Their locations also distinguish the mills within the histories of their respective villages. For those interested in cultural history, this offers a concrete comparison: two mills, two village connections and foundations in different centuries.
On foot or by bike
Bendorf’s well-maintained country lanes invite you to walk and cycle. Together with the Kiel Canal, which can be explored, they offer different ways to spend time outdoors: getting active on the country lanes or taking an interest in the canal as a waterway. You can shape your stay around local themes without needing to follow a set route.
Regional additions in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination
The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination offers a separate perspective on further possibilities. Four of Schleswig-Holstein’s six nature parks are located in Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. The 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail passes through these four nature parks and offers a broader scale for regional hiking plans than the local country lanes.
Cycling in Rendsburg-Eckernförde district also caters to different preferences: there are five long-distance cycle routes, five e-bike tours and twelve themed routes. The routes range from 24 to 79 kilometres and pass through appealing natural landscapes and by places of interest. The district also has a 1,000-kilometre network of signposted cycle paths. This makes it possible to compare named routes with the regional network when planning. Individual route details may change, so check the current route before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Schlei-Ostsee, Krogaspe, SchĂĽlldorf, Osdorf, Nortorf, Hanerau-Hademarschen, Klein Wittensee, Kosel.
To the overview of the wider travel destination: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.
