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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechower See Observation Tower – View of Lake Ratzeburg loop from Ratzeburg

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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechower See Observation Tower – View of Lake Ratzeburg loop from Ratzeburg

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Mechower See Observation Tower – View of Lake Ratzeburg loop from Ratzeburg

00:48

12.0km

100m

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: April 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.50 km for 818 m

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

After 4.32 km for 1.96 km

Closed: • February 1-June 15

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.77 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

2.55 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

3.28 km

Mechower See Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

8.08 km

View of Ratzeburger See from Kalkhütte

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This vantage point with a comfortable bench is located above the Kalkhütte by the parking lot. If you have driven up the steep path from the Kalkhütte, you can relax …

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5

8.13 km

View of Lake Ratzeburg

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The restaurant and Cafe Forsthaus Kalkhütte is picturesquely situated at the top of the slope on the eastern shore of the Great Ratzeburg Lake. From the sheltered terrace you have …

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6

8.49 km

Forest Trail Near Römnitz, East Shore of the Großer Ratzeburger See

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...what does the author want to convey with this title? Steep climb or gentle descent?

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8.71 km

Forest trail on the east shore of Großer Ratzeburger See

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It's not that steep. It's great to drive, but you always have to be focused.

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8

9.72 km

Singletrack Trail Through the Forest (Ostufer des Großen Ratzeburger Sees)

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This section of the cycle path is not without its challenges.

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B

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

3.92 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

2.71 km

1.26 km

655 m

319 m

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