Between knights, industry and rivers – cycling in Salzgitter in Lower Saxony

Bike Touring Collection by Tourismus Salzgitter

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

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Skulpturenweg Salzgitter-Bad – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Intermediate
01:07
7.13 mi
6.4 mph
625 ft
625 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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.

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Route 31: Ursprünge der Stadt – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Easy
01:14
11.2 mi
9.0 mph
350 ft
350 ft
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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…
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Route 31: Idyllisches Salzgitter – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Difficult
02:24
20.7 mi
8.6 mph
450 ft
450 ft
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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…
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Route 31: Für Piraten, Ritter und Steinzeitmenschen – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Intermediate
02:15
20.1 mi
8.9 mph
725 ft
725 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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…
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Route 31: Industrie früher und heute – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Intermediate
02:41
25.1 mi
9.3 mph
450 ft
450 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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…
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Fuhsetour – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Intermediate
01:55
16.7 mi
8.7 mph
125 ft
400 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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 Flachst…
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Oderwald-Bodenstein – Radfahren in Salzgitter
Intermediate
02:58
26.3 mi
8.9 mph
925 ft
675 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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…
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