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Velpker Schweiz Ponds – Velpke Gravel Lake loop from Velpke

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Velpker Schweiz Ponds – Velpke Gravel Lake loop from Velpke

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(18)

57

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Velpker Schweiz Ponds – Velpke Gravel Lake loop from Velpke

00:37

2.38km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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612 m

Abandoned Railway Tracks

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Since rail traffic was discontinued here in 1987, the tracks can be crossed safely.

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1.10 km

Velpker Schweiz Ponds

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"The so-called "Velpker Switzerland" has a special charm. In the dense pine and birch forests you can discover many romantic ponds. These are former sandstone quarries that have been left …

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1.11 km

Former Schandelah–Oebisfelde Railway Line

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The tracks and other relics of the former Schandelah–Oebisfelde railway line are still here. Passenger traffic was initially discontinued after the division of Germany. From 1953 to 1975, passenger services …

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1.11 km

View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke

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Quiet view a little away from the paths, below a staircase with somewhat dilapidated wooden supports, there was also a bench at one time

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1.42 km

Velpke Gravel Lake

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A nice place, but the last few meters should be covered on foot.

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1.50 km

Velpker Kiessee

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According to the fishing club, swimming is prohibited due to climbing plants. I walked 25 meters into the lake as far as I could stand. The ground is soft, with …

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1.80 km

Sandbanks at the Renatured Kiesabbau Lakes

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the ponds invite you to linger and also to observe waterfowl.

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1.94 km

Observation tower overlooking the Kiessee

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Great vantage point to observe nature.

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2.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.15 km

228 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

715 m

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