Name and Location

Neuland-Warnfeuer (Neuland Warning Beacon) is a coastal warning beacon operated by the German Navy (Bundesmarine) on the Baltic shore of Schleswig-Holstein. It lies on a small promontory in the "Wochenendgebiet Neuland," overlooking Hohwacht Bay, at an address of Neuland 1001, 24321 Behrensdorf, Kreis Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Construction and History

There is no specific information available on the construction and history of Neuland-Warnfeuer. The beacon has been operated by the German Navy since its establishment.

Architecture and Materials

The beacon is a masonry tower with a cylindrical shape and a gallery (observation/export platform). It stands 48 meters above ground level and has a landmark height of 40 meters above mean sea level. The construction material is brick or stone masonry, rendered in grey and red horizontal bands.

Light and Navigation

Neuland-Warnfeuer carries three distinct lights, each with a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11 kilometers). All lights share a 5-second period but differ in color, position, and flash characteristics. The beacon warns vessels of shallow areas and guides them safely around the promontory.

Accessibility and Visiting

The site is on Bundesmarine land and not open to the public. However, visitors can enjoy the best views from the coastal path north of Behrensdorf or from the shore south of the beacon. Accessible by car via Lütjenburger Straße and local "Wochenendgebiet Neuland" roads; small parking areas exist near Neuland 33.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by mixed coastal woods, seasonal vacation homes, sandy beaches, and shallow bays. Visitors can enjoy the spa town of Hohwacht (5 km north), Behrensdorf open-air museum, and cycle routes along the Baltic coast.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable anecdotes or folklore surrounding Neuland-Warnfeuer.

Technical and Operational Details

The beacon is fully automated and has no on-site keepers. It does not have AIS or radar installations reported on the tower itself. Chart reference includes Admiralty C1276 and German official chart see BSH (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie).

Further Information

For further information, refer to Wikidata (Q833471), German Wikipedia (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Neuland">https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Neuland), Commons image (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchtturm_Neuland_1.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leuchtturm_Neuland_1.jpg), and BSH Notices to Mariners (see signal list C-series).