Probsteierhagen: Village History and Trails in the Green

Probsteierhagen combines village history with opportunities to spend time outdoors. If you are looking for a destination where historic buildings and trails through green surroundings offer different points of interest, the town has plenty to explore. You can plan your trip around culture, outdoor activities or a combination of both.

Village History and Buildings

Probsteierhagen is considered an old craft and farming village and was first mentioned in 1259. St. Catherine’s Church in the village center dates back to the 13th century; the altar area features stucco work. Hagen Castle was built in 1649 by Heinrich Blome as a three-winged brick building with stepped gables. The castle’s Blome Room features an impressive stucco ceiling. Hagen Castle is considered a restored cultural and events venue and is surrounded by a green park. The church and castle offer different architectural points of interest: the stucco in the church’s altar area contrasts with the brick building’s stepped gables and the stucco ceiling in the Blome Room.

Landscape, Trails and the Baltic Sea

The surroundings of Probsteierhagen include mixed forests, Lake Passade and the Kassee ponds. Local hiking trails, cycle paths and forest trails make it easy to enjoy walks, bike rides and other outdoor activities. The different types of trails offer ways to explore on foot or by bike, while the forest, lake and ponds each provide a distinct landscape. The Baltic Sea beaches and bathing spots are about eight kilometers from Probsteierhagen. Sea fishing trips on the nearby Baltic Sea offer another maritime option. Boat trips from Kiel, Laboe or Schönberg are also worth considering as an addition to a stay in the area.

Trails in the Probstei Region

The Probstei region has four signposted cycling routes. There are also viewpoints, dikes, harbors and rural trails suitable for walks or bike rides. Kilometers of surfaced, well-signposted cycling and hiking trails run through fields and meadows, through villages and past historic monuments, beaches and inland lakes. The regional trail network thus ranges from cycling routes to trails that can be explored on foot or by bike.

The Wider Area: Plön

Looking at the wider destination of Plön expands the scope to Plön District. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland region and has about 50 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline. The district is home to around 80 lakes. At 29 km², Lake Plön is larger than Lake Selent, which covers 22 km². The district’s landmark is Plön Castle, which stands above the lake of the same name in the Holstein Switzerland region.

Large parts of the district lie within Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and spot rare animals. Sailing, surfing and diving are possible along the district’s Baltic Sea coast. You can explore the Schwentine Water Trail by canoe in Plön District; the lakes are also used by sailboats and excursion boats. These additional landscape and water-based activities complement the specific buildings and trails in Probsteierhagen.

Discover more destinations: Martensrade, Schwentinental, Rastorf, Probstei, Passade, Schlesen, Plön, Kletkamp.

Go to the wider travel overview: Plön.