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Bismarck Tower Salzgitter – Panoramic view of the Reihersee loop from Lesse

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Bismarck Tower Salzgitter – Panoramic view of the Reihersee loop from Lesse

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Bismarck Tower Salzgitter – Panoramic view of the Reihersee loop from Lesse

03:03

37.5km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Tagebau Haverlahwiese

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.16 km

View of Salzgitter

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once you have mastered the steep ascent, you can expect a wonderful view of the valley and then a rapid descent.

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6.16 km

View of Salzgitter

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Stop and enjoy the view.

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6.74 km

Scenic view across Lichtenberg to Lengede

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Beautiful view over Lichtenberg to Lengede and further.

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20.4 km

In mid-September 2024, the tower was unfortunately closed (again), as was the adjacent restaurant. There is currently no solution for the hiking trail (Calenberg-Harz) that runs through the garden restaurant. …

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22.6 km

Knickeln Berg

Peak

23.1 km

Dahlenberg

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24.4 km

Panoramic view of the Reihersee

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Small lake in the middle of the forest is worth it.

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26.9 km

Former Haverlahwiese Iron Ore Open-Pit Mine

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Since you are on the edge of a nature reserve and nature is reclaiming the former industrial site, you should only move on the existing paths - according to the motto: "Just look - don't touch" 😉

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30.0 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle and the surrounding countryside

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Burg Lichtenberg

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30.5 km

Lichtenberg Castle (Salzgitter)

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Romantic castle ruins. Apart from the keep, not much is left, the tower is looked after all the more lovingly and is even accessible.

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

6.65 km

5.74 km

2.32 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

15.3 km

11.0 km

8.91 km

1.27 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Bismarck Tower Salzgitter – Panoramic view of the Reihersee loop from Lesse

View of Salzgitter

View of Salzgitter

Scenic view across Lichtenberg to Lengede