R4 – Auf archäologischen Spuren

<p><strong>Route:</strong> Sehlendorf - Hohwacht - Hassberg - Futterkamp - Kaköhl - Sehlendorf  <strong>Highlights / Tips along the route:</strong> Sehlendorfer Strand, beach bistros at Sehlendorfer Strand, NSG Sehlendorfer Binnensee with bird observation platform, bay of Alt-Hohwacht, mini-golf course, fish smokehouse and beach bistros in Alt-Hohwacht, golf course Hohwachter Bucht with restaurant 'Zeitlos', Bronze Age burial mound, café at Steinkamp, teaching and experimental farm Futterkamp, historic long beds in Futterkamp, Kaköhl - farm shop Maßmann, bistro B 202, megalithic tombs/structures near Kaköhl <strong>Detailed Route Description:</strong></p> <p>Starting point: Sehlendorf, left parking lot at Sehlendorfer Strand, and from there left into the nature reserve Sehlendorfer Binnensee, right the observation platform for a view into the reserve and the bay, continue over the bridge. Behind the bridge, there is another observation platform on the left for resting and observing. (Some benches with beautiful views invite you to rest.)</p> <p>In Hohwacht, pass the mini-golf course, possibly make a small shopping stop at the fish smokehouse Kruse and then follow right down the beach road. At the end of the street, there are three nice beach bistros to refuel. In front of the beach hotel, the path goes left up to the cliff. Passing the "Hohwachter Ausguck", follow the cliff path. Here, too, there are several options for refreshments (Tom's Hütte, Nudelladen, Hotel Hohe Wacht in the spa park). At the end of the cliff, you turn left onto Seestraße. At the intersection, turn right towards Haßberg and continue along Eichenallee towards Lütjenburg. At the golf course, turn left before the parking lot and follow the path to the <strong>prehistoric</strong> <strong>long beds on the Ruserberg</strong>. Continue to Futterkamp. You cross the B202 and stay left towards Oldenburg. (Shortly thereafter, you have the opportunity to turn right to Café am Steinkamp and try delicious homemade cake.)</p> <p>Then follow the bike path along the B202 towards Kaköhl, passing the teaching and research institute. Another rest stop is available in Kaköhl at the farm shop 'Maßmann' or at bistro B 202. (Shortcut: just before the bistro, you can now turn left to return to Sehlendorf). Continue on the road towards Oldenburg for about 2 km past Kaköhl. At the first house on the right, a sign will guide you up a field path 200 m uphill to three prehistoric graves on the hilltop (<strong>megalithic structures at Buschkate</strong>). If you continue along the bike path on the B 202 for about 1 km towards Oldenburg, then choose the tar road to the left towards Sehlendorf, you can enjoy the breathtaking view over Hohwachter Bucht and return to Sehlendorf.</p> <p>In Sehlendorf, you have the opportunity to refuel at the designated campsites and their kiosks! Following the route at the height of Sehlendorfer Binnensee, the terrace of the restaurant 'Packhus' offers a place to rest, or you could head to the Tourist Information for a 'Sundowner' at the beach bistros at Sehlendorfer Strand.</p>