Trail along the Beste – Rail Trail: Rümpel–Barkhorst loop from Bargteheide

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Schleswig-Holstein

Bargteheide

Trail along the Beste – Rail Trail: Rümpel–Barkhorst loop from Bargteheide

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Trail along the Beste – Rail Trail: Rümpel–Barkhorst loop from Bargteheide

02:22

37.5km

150m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.97 km

Grabauer Adventure Forest Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

here in the middle of the forest, there is a nice resting place with children's play facilities

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10.6 km

Old Grabau Station

Highlight • Monument

Funny thing: You're walking, suddenly there's an old train station in front of you and there are no tracks and trains to see. Then you may be on a bike path - especially if the road is fairly straight.

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14.0 km

Old railroad tracks on the cycle and hiking trail

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In 1973, the train service was discontinued for economic reasons and in protest of the population. The passenger traffic was replaced by buses. In the following years, the tracks were …

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18.8 km

Historic Old Town of Bad Oldesloe

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Bad Oldesloe captivates with its historic charm and idyllic location at the confluence of the Trave and Beste rivers. Especially around Hude Square, you can still experience medieval Oldesloe, with its old buildings and winding alleys.

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21.3 km

Trail along the Beste

Highlight • Trail

The Beste is formed by the confluence of the Norderbebest and Süderbebeste north of Höltenklinken. After only 6 km it flows into the Trave in the center of Bad Oldesloe. …

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24.7 km

Rail Trail: Rümpel–Barkhorst

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Route B: Royal Prussian State Railway Line between Bad Oldesloe and Trittau

Length: 22 km
Opening of the railway line: August 1, 1887
Closing of the railway line: May 30, 1976
Conversion as a cycle path: around 1990

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27.6 km

Sheltered Rest Area on the Bad Oldesloe–Trittau Rail Trail

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If you can not stand it in the sun, this is the place for you.

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31.2 km

Scenic country path between Bargteheide and Tremsbüttel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

great asphalt, very good to drive.

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37.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

12.0 km

7.20 km

5.20 km

751 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

7.67 km

5.31 km

3.47 km

3.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

2°C

0 %

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Comments

June 22, 2025,Obst- und Gehölzlehrpfad – Kurpark Bad Oldesloe Runde von Bad Oldesloe

I actually thought my husband would come with me. But unfortunately, the serious cancer surgery only allowed me to walk 800 meters. So I continued on alone.
This is a really great tour.

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August 23, 2021,Eis 🍦 😋 - Runde Bad Oldesloe - Bargteheide über zwei Bahntrassen

I still used the late summer phase today for a delicious ice cream in Bargteheide. On the way back it got dark faster than expected. But it was worth it. 🤩

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July 11, 2022,🚴🏻‍♀️ Runde Bad Oldesloe - Bargteheide Eis II 🍦

Wonderful bike tour 🚴🏻‍♀️ with mostly car-free or low-car paths. I can recommend this tour. 🤩 It can be started and ended wonderfully from Bad Oldesloe train station.

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