Averlak: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Averlak is located on the Kiel Canal and on a natural sand dune. The “Around Kudensee” route begins in Averlak. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Averlak can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Nature

The “Kudensee and Surroundings” nature reserve covers 246 hectares in Averlak and Kuden. Kudensee has a water surface of around 40 hectares and provides a habitat for a variety of marsh and water birds. Kudensee is also described as the last remaining lake in Dithmarschen formed from former sea inlets.

Hiking

The “Around Kudensee” route, which begins in Averlak, is classified as an easy hiking route and is approximately 12.06 kilometres long. Circular hiking trail no. 2 follows the Kiel Canal in places and passes through Kuden before reaching Kudensee. The route includes a viewing platform with a panoramic view over Kudensee and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, hikers pass close to large ships on the Kiel Canal.

Getting there

There is roadside parking in Averlak for the route. Bus route 2572 connects Averlak via Eddelak with St. Michaelisdonn.

Other places: Lunden, Süderdorf, Hemmingstedt, Schalkholz, Warwerort, Krumstedt, Pahlen, Busenwurth

To the higher-level travel overview: Dithmarschen.