Between knights, industry and rivers – cycling in Salzgitter in Lower Saxony
7
Tours
14:35 h
127 mi
3,650 ft
In Lower Saxony in Germany, lies a hidden gem for cycle touring – the Salzgitter region. With beautiful landscapes, impressive industry, a rich history marked by feuds between rival knightly families, and the so-called ‘white gold’, the town and the surrounding region have heaps to explore.
It’s easy to spend a few peaceful hours in and around the water of the idyllic Salzgitter Lake, the Heerter Lake European reserve, and the Fuhse River, especially in summer. In addition, you can visit numerous historical manors and castles which are ideal destinations for a bike ride. The region’s more recent industrial history is also interesting to see by bike. The disused collieries, imposing smelting works, and sprawling industrial estates make the town the third-largest industrial hub in Lower Saxony today.
Here, we present seven Tours around Salzgitter that showcase different sides of the region. We’ve included something for everyone, from short adventures under 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) to 40-kilometre (25-mile) rides that include lots of exciting stops and refreshments. You can ride all Tours with a touring bike problem-free as the paths are asphalt or dirt track and always bike-friendly.
Have fun exploring!
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Tours & Highlights
- Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Intermediate01:077.13 mi6.4 mph625 ft625 ft
In the very south of Salzgitter, this short pleasure tour keeps what its name promises. For conquering a small ascent, the Schäferstuhl rewards you with equally great views over Salzgitter-Bad and the Harz Mountains. Especially on weekends you can watch gliders and motorized planes at the airfield.If your feet and calves need to cool down afterwards, after a short …
- Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Easy01:1411.2 mi9.0 mph350 ft350 ft
On just 18 kilometers, the southwest loop of Route 31 offers a lot to look at and linger. You can also discover a lot of educational information about the origins of the city of Salzgitter along the way.The brine spa town of Salzgitter-Bad is the ideal starting point. Across the historic old town, we continue to lattice to the …
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- Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult02:2420.7 mi8.6 mph450 ft450 ft
The southeast loop of Route 31 leads mostly through small villages and rural areas over dirt roads and unpaved ground. You can ride the tour well with normal trekking bikes or mountain bikes.On the way, a manor, a castle and the Lobmachtersen water tower are waiting to be discovered by you, as is the small but fine St. Mary's Church. The focus, however, is on an undisturbed experience of nature.
- Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate02:1520.1 mi8.9 mph725 ft725 ft
The effort of pedaling rewards this 30-kilometer route with a variety of highlights. Along the Salzgittersee, which offers numerous opportunities for recreational activities and breaks in the large pirate playground, the tour leads to Lichtenberg Castle and the Salder Castle Museum with its Stone Age garden.On the northwest loop of Route 31 you will get to know Salzgitter from …
- Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Intermediate02:4125.1 mi9.3 mph450 ft450 ft
Pure industry - on this route, small villages alternate with the large industrial sites of Volkswagen, Salzgitter AG, MAN and Alstom. On this northeast loop of Route 31 you will get impressive insights into the large industrial landscape of Salzgitter, the lock and the Konrad shaft.The constant change between industry and rural idyll is what makes this bike tour …
- Intermediate bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Intermediate01:5516.7 mi8.7 mph125 ft400 ft
The Fuhsetour leads from the source in the Oderwald to behind the Salzgittersee to Broistedt on large sections directly along the Fuhse. On the way you can enjoy both the beautiful nature and some cultural highlights.Start is the western edge of the Oderwald. From here it goes past Groß Flöthe to Flachstöckheim. The old manor there is idyllically located …
- Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Intermediate02:5826.3 mi8.9 mph925 ft675 ft
This bike tour from the Oderwald to the Bodensteiner cliffs offers a lot of variety. The start is in Dorstadt, a place in the Wolfenbüttel district, where you can admire an old manor and monastery with an eventful, almost thousand-year history.Via many small villages, past beautiful views and many refreshment stops, you reach the Hainberge Mountains via Salzgitter, where …
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance127 mi
- Duration14:35 h
- Elevation3,650 ft
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