Sophienhamm: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Hartshoper Moor is a nature conservation area connected to Sophienhamm and has NATURA 2000 protection status. The restored moorland landscape is connected to Sophienhamm.

Nature

The Hartshoper Moor comprises raised bog, wet heaths, moorland forests, transitional bogs and wet grassland. The restored landscape is home to rare moorland plants such as bog rosemary, cotton grass and peat mosses. Rare animals such as snipes, red-backed shrikes, dragonflies and moor frogs can also be found there. A striking peculiarity can be seen in the male moor frogs: between the end of March and the end of April, they turn blue for a few days.

Paths

Hiking trails run through the Hartshoper Moor, and cycling is also possible on them. A circular hiking route approximately six kilometres long runs through the area and offers optional detours along rewetting areas. Guided hikes through the Hartshoper Moor are also available.

The Stiftungsland Hohner See nature area can be reached directly to the north via a hiking trail. The Stiftungsland Dellstedter Birkwildmoor nature area lies south of the Hartshoper Moor. There are picnic areas at the Hartshoper Moor viewpoints; benches and tables are available at some locations.

History

Sophienhamm was founded in 1762 as the fifteenth village in a series of settler villages in the region. Eventually, there were 23 settler farms, inhabited by 22 farmers and one teacher with their families. For around 200 years, the inhabitants lived mainly from arable farming and livestock breeding. Some households supplemented their income by selling peat.

Location

Sophienhamm is located on the B202 between Rendsburg and St. Peter-Ording. The historic local name Oha is associated with the area.

More local pages: Hohn, Prinzenmoor.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Sophienhamm can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hohner Harde.