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Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

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Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

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Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

00:38

10.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.05 km for 818 m

Dismount required: • February 1-June 15 (otherwise open)

After 4.87 km for 1.96 km

Closed: • February 1-June 15

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Historic Village Center of Mechow

Highlight • Settlement

Here in the middle of the village there is a very interesting information board that describes how Mechow came to the British Zone through an area swap.

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2.61 km

Rest area and swimming spot, west shore of Mechower See

Highlight • Beach

This place is particularly beautiful, but there are others around the lake.

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3.35 km

Mechower See Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb up! The view of Lake Mechower is worth it.

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3.52 km

Observation Tower at Mechower Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Placed very accurately, the tower offers a great all-round view of the landscape and the otherwise very hidden summer lake. Many informative signs and a great view of a used …

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3.88 km

Grenzweg Schlagsdorf – Historical Border Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Memorable

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3.90 km

Former Inner German Border (Grenzlinie) at Steinerne Rinne and Mechower Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

I can well understand these feelings described by JR and one should stop with humility and gratitude in such places of history - what has brought the inner German border …

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.51 km

751 m

222 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

1.38 km

527 m

298 m

235 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

12°C

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Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

Historic Village Center of Mechow

Rest area and swimming spot, west shore of Mechower See

Mechower See Observation Tower

Observation Tower at Mechower Lake

Grenzweg Schlagsdorf – Historical Border Trail

Former Inner German Border (Grenzlinie) at Steinerne Rinne and Mechower Wood

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