Schaalby combines waterways and lowlands with churches, a historic watermill and walking trails. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between routes with different profiles and the clear access restriction on Reesholm: a 24-kilometre circular route, local walking trails and an observation platform each have a different focus.

Waterways, Lowland and Birdlife

North of Schleidörferstraße, the Füsinger Au flows slowly through a broad moorland lowland whose landscape is shaped mainly by extensive grassland use. A walking trail runs parallel to the Au through the lowland. The Loiterau flows through the municipality of Schaalby and empties into the Schlei. Moldenit and Füsing also border the Schlei.

Reesholm is important for its birdlife and provides breeding habitat and resting places for species such as the yellow wagtail, lapwing, redshank, shelduck, oystercatcher, reed bunting and reed warbler. From the Winningmay car park, you can walk to an observation platform. Access beyond the barrier is prohibited year-round, so observation is limited to the area open to visitors.

Walking

The Füsinger Au circular route is 24 kilometres long and starts in Kahleby. Schaalby also has a local walking route with standardised signposts, themed information boards and general information about the village. While the circular route specifies a distance, the local route provides orientation and information about the surrounding area. The circular route’s length and starting point may change in future route updates; the facilities along local trails may also be updated.

A route starting from St. Marien follows the Füsinger Au and the embankment of the former railway line; its course may change. The trail to the Winning settling ponds crosses the Füsinger Au near its mouth and then runs through a semi-natural ash and beech forest. The various walks therefore highlight different landscapes: the open lowland, the former railway line or the woodland trail near the Au’s mouth.

Churches and Watermill

Between Füsing and Schaalby stands St. Marien Church, a landmark that defines the landscape and was first mentioned in 1192. The church was substantially enlarged in the 13th century, and it received its tower during a renovation in 1855. Inside is a Johann Daniel Busch organ dating from 1784, which underwent extensive restoration in 1989. St. Jakobus in Moldenit also has a long history: the church dates from the 12th century and stands on a hill surrounded by old lime trees.

Schaalby Watermill dates from 1842. Its overshot waterwheel is just under five metres in diameter and is connected to two sets of millstones. The mill is considered one of the few watermills still in operation. The southern loop passes by the mill on the return journey; it is open to visitors. As visiting arrangements may change, check in advance to see what visits are available.

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