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Lüneburg Heath

Ilmenau River, Uelzen – Ratsteich, Uelzen loop from Uelzen

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Lüneburg Heath

Ilmenau River, Uelzen – Ratsteich, Uelzen loop from Uelzen

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Ilmenau River, Uelzen – Ratsteich, Uelzen loop from Uelzen

02:51

11.1km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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597 m

Uelzen city moat

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In 1270 Uelzen received city rights. As in other cities in the Middle Ages, people protected themselves with a city wall, which is still present in some places today. Originally …

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798 m

Half-Timbered Houses in Lüneburg Heath

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In Uelzen there are many beautiful old half-timbered houses. 👍🏻

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949 m

Schnellenmarkt fountain

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On the fast market always beautiful flea markets take place!

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1.05 km

Long Bridge Ilmenauwiese

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The bridge runs on stilts over the Ilmenau meadow and over the Ilmenau and is well frequented by cyclists and pedestrians.

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1.46 km

Ilmenau River, Uelzen

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View of the Ilmenau in Uelzen

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1.51 km

Ratsteich, Uelzen

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The Ratsteich was originally created by damming an arm of the Ilmenau as part of fortification measures. Today, the Ratsteich is a popular tourist destination: there are restaurants here, you …

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1.63 km

Fountain at Ratsteich

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In the summer months, a fountain up to 5 m high adorns the middle of the water.

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11.1 km

Hundertwasser Fountain at Uelzen Station

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I found something else online:
lueneburger-heide.de/service/sehenswuerdigkeit/900/uelzen-hundertwasser-bahnhof.html

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

4.37 km

984 m

518 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

3.33 km

1.74 km

685 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

76 %

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