Stormarn Rail Trail – Großensee loop from Ahrensburg

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Ahrensburg

Stormarn Rail Trail – Großensee loop from Ahrensburg

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Stormarn Rail Trail – Großensee loop from Ahrensburg

02:20

38.0km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Stormarn Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike path is great for all types of cyclists.
The ground is good, the route is not steep and the surroundings are beautiful.
Lately the number of cyclists has …

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11.6 km

Bahnradweg Forest Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The railway cycle path is a wonderful ride. In sunny weather, you're well protected from the sun.

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17.5 km

Großensee

Highlight • Lake

The Großensee, a relic of the Ice Age and part of the "Storman Switzerland", is 17 meters deep. The oxygen-rich and low-lime water provides a habitat for numerous species of …

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18.7 km

Swimming spot at Großensee

Highlight • Lake

The Seestraße road runs directly along the Großensee lake.

There are also small, open bathing bays where you can cool off.

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19.6 km

Großensee

Highlight • Lake

A short detour from the road, ideal for a relaxing break. The path to the lake is not asphalted, but firm enough to be ridden safely on a racing bike.

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23.4 km

Fish ponds at the Illies Rinne

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful route through the nature along the fish ponds - very good to drive - smooth asphalt road - absolute recommendation.

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26.7 km

View of the Bahndammweg and surrounding fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really nice section. The break bench is also well placed! You can take a short break here.

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38.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

9.90 km

7.62 km

6.48 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

24.1 km

7.97 km

2.66 km

2.47 km

781 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

8°C

2°C

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

March 5, 2025,Familientour an den Großensee zum Freibad Südstrand

We start at the Großhansdorf underground station. We quickly reach the beautiful Hoisdorf playground via forest paths and quiet settlements. We continue to the railway cycle path and through a beautiful forest, reach Lütjensee (and another beautiful playground) and later the Großensee with the "Adventure Golf" (as of 2025). Then we reach our destination, the Großensee outdoor pool. We go …

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