Discover Mönkloh

The Hasselbusch Forest Educational and Experience Trail and the Mönkloh Forest Chapel represent different local themes: forest ecology and nature observation on the one hand, and ecumenical use and chapel architecture on the other. When planning your trip, you can consider which focus you would like your stay to have.

Forest themes in Hasselbusch

The Hasselbusch Forest Educational and Experience Trail in Mönkloh explores different aspects of the forest. Its stations cover animals, plants and tree species, as well as soil organisms and forest ecology. Interactive features involve visitors. The combination of information stations and opportunities to participate brings the nature themes along the trail to life.

The peaceful forest setting is ideal for a family outing, a school trip or a nature walk. The trail therefore suits a range of occasions, without requiring any one nature theme to take centre stage: its stations cover everything from plants and animals to the less visible organisms in the soil.

The Mönkloh Lutzhorner Straße bus stop is associated with the trail. Check the stop information before travelling, as these details may change.

The Mönkloh Forest Chapel

The Mönkloh Forest Chapel is a small ecumenical chapel in the Hasselbusch forest. It is built of brick and has a copper roof and a bell tower. Cyclists use it as a place to stop and rest. The chapel thus combines its religious use with a place to take a break in the forest.

The chapel is ecumenically consecrated; an ecumenical service is held there every year on 3 October. As of November 2025, it had also been used for weddings, baptisms and anniversary celebrations.

There are no set opening hours; the forest chapel is generally open during the day. Check whether it is open if you are planning to visit specifically. The Mönkloh Hermann-Brettin-Straße bus stop is associated with the chapel; you should check this information before travelling as well.

Nature and culture in the wider Segeberg destination

The natural landscape of the wider Segeberg destination extends beyond the local forest themes. Segeberg district brings together dense forests, clear lakes, vibrant hedgerows and lush meadows. The Segeberg Forest covers 40 square kilometres and offers a woodland setting for nature-based excursions. Hiking trails and footpaths in Segeberg district are suitable for both longer tours and short walks. Guided hikes and nature tours offer insights into local wildlife and plant life.

Eekholt Wildlife Park lies on the northern edge of the Segeberg Forest, between Bad Bramstedt and Bad Segeberg, amid the landscape of the Osterau. This is another nature theme within the wider Segeberg destination.

Cultural attractions are also part of this regional setting. The Karl May Festival takes place every summer at the open-air theatre at the foot of Bad Segeberg's Kalkberg hill; the venue can accommodate up to 7,700 spectators per performance. Check the dates for the performance you wish to attend. The Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus Museum presents the building and residents' history of the house dating from 1541, as well as an exhibition on Segeberg's 800-year development.

Discover more destinations: Hitzhusen, Henstedt-Ulzburg, Wahlstedt, Hartenholm, Neversdorf, Nahe, Sülfeld, Kisdorf.

Go to the wider travel overview: Segeberg.