Prinzenmoor lies in the Eider-Treene-Sorge lowlands on the edge of the Eider. The approximately 213-hectare FFH site is divided between Prinzenmoor and Hamdorf; about two-thirds of it lies in Prinzenmoor. This location and the moorland give the village a clear landscape focus. During a stay, you can combine the nature theme with a second look at local history: peat extraction and glassworks are also part of the local story.
Moorland and protected areas
Prinzenmoorer Moor is part of the “Moors of the Eider-Treene-Sorge Lowlands” FFH site. An area of 103.1 hectares is designated as the Bauernmoor bei Prinzenmoor landscape conservation area. Habitats include regenerating peat-cutting areas, peat mosses, cotton grass and floating mats of peat moss. Floating mats are buoyant layers of peat moss; the term therefore describes a distinctive moorland feature. Together, the protected areas, plants and features show the range of aspects covered by the nature theme in Prinzenmoor. If you are interested in landscapes, you can understand the village through its location by the Eider and the different elements of the moor.
Circular trail and orientation in the raised bog
A green path encircles the central raised-bog core. A shorter section is laid out as a circular walking trail with an observation mound; two information boards explain the area. The shorter circular trail offers a clearly defined way to include the moorland in your plans. The observation mound and boards add specific points of reference on site to the route description. As facilities can change, it is advisable to check the current condition of the observation mound and information boards shortly before your visit.
Peat extraction and glassmaking history
Prinzenmoor’s local cultural history is connected with peat extraction and 19th-century glassworks. These themes are represented in the municipality’s heraldry by a peat spade and a glass vessel. The two symbols refer to different parts of local history: the spade represents peat extraction, and the glass vessel represents glass production. The village’s historical story can thus also be explored through its heraldic symbols. The landscape and history offer two different perspectives on Prinzenmoor: the moor itself and the economic themes that live on in the village’s history.
The wider setting: Rendsburg-Eckernförde
The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination offers additional landscape and activity themes. Rendsburg-Eckernförde district has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and a signposted cycling network stretching 1,000 kilometres; it is also home to four nature parks. The 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail passes through all four parks. This is on a different scale from the shorter circular trail in Prinzenmoor: the regional figures point to longer hiking and cycling routes, while the local trail brings the moorland experience into focus. Numerous lake complexes shape the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands in Westensee-Obere Eider Nature Park. The approximately seven-square-kilometre Westensee is part of this nature park; the banks of the Eider there provide habitat for kingfishers. From the 98-metre-high Aschberg, the panoramic view extends on a fine day as far as the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and the state capital, Kiel. If you are planning a stay, you can choose between Prinzenmoor’s distinctive moorland and local-history themes and the broader natural and landscape setting of the wider destination.
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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Hohner Harde.
