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Gottorf Castle – View over the Schlei loop from Schleswig

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Gottorf Castle – View over the Schlei loop from Schleswig

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Gottorf Castle – View over the Schlei loop from Schleswig

02:09

34.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Schlei

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Start point

Train Station

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416 m

Old District Railway Line Schleswig–Station Cycle Path

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Old railway line between the castle and the train station. Gravel surface relatively easy to drive on and sufficiently wide. Muddy if wet.

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1.86 km

Gottorf Castle

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A beautiful castle not to be missed. A visit is highly recommended. Even as a child I was particularly fascinated by the bog bodies and the Nydam boat.
Gottorf Castle, …

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2.27 km

View of Schleswig Cathedral

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Always a beautiful skyline of Schleswig.

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2.51 km

View over the Schlei

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The riverside promenade is a great place for relaxed cycling with fantastic views of the Schlei.

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4.18 km

St. Peter's Cathedral (Schleswig Cathedral)

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The most significant medieval architectural monument in the city of Schleswig is the almost 900-year-old St. Petri Cathedral. As soon as you enter the imposing interior of the house of …

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4.52 km

Old Town of Schleswig

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Schleswig is the oldest city in northern Germany and was first mentioned in 804. At this time, Schleswig was a secondary settlement of the Viking metropolis Haithabu. When this was …

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16.9 km

Langsee

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The north shore of the Langsee is a single highlight! Starting at the level of Lake Idstedter you can (unfortunately almost only!) Walk almost continuously along or above the lake …

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21.6 km

View of Idstedter See

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

8.46 km

7.52 km

3.13 km

598 m

192 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

6.02 km

3.09 km

1.73 km

319 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Gottorf Castle – View over the Schlei loop from Schleswig

Old District Railway Line Schleswig–Station Cycle Path

Gottorf Castle

View of Schleswig Cathedral

View over the Schlei

St. Peter's Cathedral (Schleswig Cathedral)

Old Town of Schleswig

Langsee

View of Idstedter See

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