Discover Schinkel

Schinkel combines a six-kilometre nature trail with insights into village history, mill history and agriculture. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Schinkel, the following routes and places give you a concrete idea of the themes that could shape your stay. This can help you plan your trip around whether you prefer spending time outdoors, exploring traces of the past or learning about regional agriculture.

Nature trail and routes through Schinkel

The “Nature” trail is six kilometres long. Along the way, it offers views across fields, the canal, woodland and meadows. Benches along the trail provide places to rest; the route runs mainly along farm tracks and only crosses roads at a few points. The historic village tour follows cycle paths and footpaths exclusively. The tour “What did Schinkel look like in the past?” uses old photographs and information to offer insights into the village’s past. This gives you a choice between a route with a specified length and an introduction to local history as you plan your visit.

In the village centre, Hof Mevs runs a pick-your-own flower field. Its flowering season is approximately from mid-June to early October. If you would like to include the field in your travel plans, this approximate period is particularly relevant. Benches by the field are suitable for a break after a bike ride, a picnic or watching insects. The site thus combines seasonal flower growing with places to linger.

Mill, church and traces of early settlement

De Schinkler Möhl is Schinkel’s landmark and a popular regional destination for day trips. As a local meeting place, it regularly hosts activities and events. The Möhl was originally a grain mill. After extensive renovation and redesign, it was inaugurated as a centre on 8 August 2004. If you are travelling to Schinkel for a specific event, check the date in advance.

The Evangelical Church of the Good Shepherd was inaugurated in 1960 as a simple wooden church with a gabled roof and distinctive bell tower. It is open to people seeking a place for quiet reflection. Finds from the surrounding area also offer a glimpse into Schinkel’s past: objects dating from around 4000 BC, including a perforated stone axe, point to early settlement. Further objects are on display in the Möhl. The church, mill and finds each offer a different perspective if you are interested in the history of the buildings and the village.

Agriculture and regional production

Schinkel describes itself as an “organic region”. One example is a three-hectare flax-growing project that produces regional linseed oil. Hof Mevs is a plant and goat farm with a cheese dairy and oil mill; the flower field is another part of its operation. The organic farm at Gut Rosenkrantz cultivates many plots in and around Schinkel. The estate was formerly called Gut Schinkel and managed tenant farms in the village—a historical role distinct from its current agricultural use.

Community-supported agriculture is another local example. The idea originated in 2000: members pay a fixed amount so that the participating farms can plan ahead. Together, these projects show different facets of agriculture in Schinkel—from flax growing and farm operations to a funding model for participating farms.

Discover more destinations: Blumenthal, Langwedel, Rieseby, Mühbrook, Hoffeld, Haby, Neudorf-Bornstein, Dätgen.

For the overview of the wider area: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.