A beautiful trail from the bridge over the Schwartau river to the watermill. A narrow path, a few roots, and plenty of flow (which, as is the case almost everywhere, is somewhat disrupted in autumn by leaves and mud). From the bridge, you can either start directly onto the trail over the thickest section of roots, or ride a few meters further to the right up the small embankment. After that, it's mostly downhill above the Schwartau and Kalter Beek streams. Let it flow!

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Bärbel🌱✌🏻

January 10, 2026

Mountain biking

You don't usually see much from the Schwartau Valley because the tree growth on the slope is quite dense. However, especially in winter, you can catch a few nice glimpses.

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Sascha

October 6, 2023

Mountain biking

No special skills required.

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Best Mountain Bike Rides to Trail above Schwartau and Kalter Be(e)k

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1. Curauer Moor – Vicelin Church Ratekau loop from Scharbeutz

45.8km

02:41

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Wennseegehege Trail – Hidden Trail loop from Scharbeutz

23.0km

01:33

150m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Curauer Moor – Hidden Trail loop from Groß Parin

42.0km

02:24

220m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Distance 256 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Ratekau, Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Trail above Schwartau and Kalter Be(e)k

1. Curauer Moor – Vicelin Church Ratekau loop from Scharbeutz

2. Wennseegehege Trail – Hidden Trail loop from Scharbeutz

3. Curauer Moor – Hidden Trail loop from Groß Parin

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