Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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823 m

Duck and Goose Spot at Südsee Lake

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There were lots of ducks to watch 😉👍🏻

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1.63 km

Outlet with a weir into the Oker

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Outlet with weir from Ölper Lake into the Oker River

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1.85 km

Ölper Weir on the River Oker

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Here at this point you enter the Ölper See over the bridge of the weir 🚶‍♂️. The weir is a beautiful place where the water can show its energy.

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1.92 km

Ölper See Cultural and Educational Trail

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The Braunschweiger Okeraue is a nature reserve in the Lower Saxony city of Braunschweig.
The nature reserve with the mark NSG BR 118 is 320 hectares in size.
It is …

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1.94 km

Ölper Mill Site and Weir

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This is where the oil mill used to stand where grain was ground. Today there is a weir that regulates the water level. There is a fish ladder and an …

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3.42 km

Ölper Lake

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When the weather is good, you can take a relaxing walk around the lake.
As a first visit, I liked it a lot. It's fun by bike or on foot.

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3.63 km

Site of the former Ölper Weir

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Here at the Ölper See the old weir is a meeting point for visitors. It regulates the water level.

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3.63 km

Ölper Lake Cultural and Educational Trail

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The educational trail consists of information boards around the lake, which provide very interesting insights into the historical development around the lake.

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5.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

1.94 km

446 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.89 km

804 m

314 m

< 100 m

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Duck and Goose Spot at Südsee Lake

Outlet with a weir into the Oker

Ölper Weir on the River Oker

Ölper See Cultural and Educational Trail

Ölper Mill Site and Weir

Ölper Lake

Site of the former Ölper Weir

Ölper Lake Cultural and Educational Trail

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