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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Ratzeburg — Island Town – Lake Garrensee loop from Ratzeburg

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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Ratzeburg — Island Town – Lake Garrensee loop from Ratzeburg

Hard

4.4

(14)

39

hikers

Ratzeburg — Island Town – Lake Garrensee loop from Ratzeburg

07:22

28.2km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mechower Seeufer und angrenzende Flächen

Lankower Seeufer, Grammsee und Umgebung

Salemer Moor mit angrenzenden Wäldern und Seen

Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.16 km

Ratzeburg — Island Town

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice city center, with some medieval buildings.
There are also many opportunities to get to the water and have a relaxing swim.

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2

7.68 km

Mechow Lake

Highlight • Lake

There is almost no access to the lake. This is one of the few places.

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8.02 km

Mechower Seeufer und angrenzende Flächen

Nature Reserve

4

9.06 km

Wietingsbek – Historic Site on Mechower Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you have good access to the lake and a halfway unobstructed view of the water.

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5

12.9 km

Lake Garrensee

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Tranquil little lake for a little walk.

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6

15.0 km

View of the Plötscher See

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above Lake Plötsch, an idyllic rest area with a bench and table invites you to linger. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the approximately eight-hectare, up to …

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7

15.2 km

Deep deciduous forest in Salemer Moor

Highlight • Forest

It is an experience to penetrate so deep into the forest, a very special atmosphere.

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16.5 km

Schwarzhof

Archaeological Site

9

24.4 km

Viewing pier on the Küchensee with views of Ratzeburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the few places with good views over the lake.

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10

25.3 km

Küchensee Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

You have beautiful views on both sides here. Water birds like to gather on the bank and are easy to watch.

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28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

3.54 km

2.86 km

1.62 km

1.28 km

949 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

6.85 km

5.99 km

3.69 km

2.27 km

182 m

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