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View of Banter Lake – Banter Lake loop from Wilhelmshaven

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Germany

Lower Saxony

East Frisia

View of Banter Lake – Banter Lake loop from Wilhelmshaven

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View of Banter Lake – Banter Lake loop from Wilhelmshaven

02:39

10.5km

20m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Banter Ruins

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Long before Lake Banter existed, a church stood here in the Middle Ages. It was located in front of the dike line and was therefore built on a mound. On …

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3.34 km

Banter See

Lake

5.72 km

View of Banter Lake

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The calm helps to relax from everyday life.

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6.29 km

View Over the Dike at Wilhelmshaven

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Sea dikes protect Wilhelmshaven along the water side against storm surges.
But even inland, former dikes document that the coastline has shifted significantly due to land reclamation.

(Source: wilhelmshaven.de)

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7.43 km

Klein Wangerooge Beach at Banter See

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Lake Banter is a good place to spend a hot day on the water, especially when the sea is low tide.
Even in winter you can go for a walk on the "Rundweg Banter See".

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8.98 km

Bench with a view of Banter Lake

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Here you have a wonderful view over the inner harbor or to the other side over Lake Banter.

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9.08 km

View of Wilhelmshaven Harbor and Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge

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Great view of Lake Bantner and also the inner harbor across to the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge.

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9.45 km

WHV Moin Art Installation at Wilhelmshaven Tourist Information

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This greeting can be used at any time of the day or night.

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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

2.61 km

1.17 km

673 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

2.83 km

1.61 km

1.22 km

310 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

21°C

12°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2021,Hunderunde - HochsommerHerbst 🌧️💨🍁🍂

It's still midsummer, but it already feels like autumn 🍁🍂💨🌧️💨🍂🍁
A lap around Lake Banter and over the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in Wilhelmshaven ...

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December 25, 2025,Hunderunde - 🎄Weihnachtsfeiertag 🐕

Today, on Christmas Day, a walk around Banter Lake in frosty temperatures but with plenty of sunshine...

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🌲🎄🌲🎄

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November 12, 2022,🥾Runde um den Banter See

We've been planning the circuit around the Banter See for ages. On this bright autumn morning it finally worked.

We start on the west bank and find a parking space very close to the dyke of the Jade Bay. Three quarters of the way are really beautiful and varied and lead close to the water.

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October 31, 2024,Hunderunde - grau in grau 🍁🍂

In typical autumn weather, a round trip around the Banter See

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February 6, 2022,Hunderunde - nützt ja nichts 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

Despite the duration 🌧️🌧️🌧️, the 🐕 has to go....
A loop around the Banter See and the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge

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July 3, 2024,Hunderunde - ui is dat schattig draußen 😜

At a cool 15 degrees, a round after breakfast around the Banter Lake in Wilhelmshaven

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View of Banter Lake – Banter Lake loop from Wilhelmshaven

Banter Ruins

View of Banter Lake

Banter Lake

View Over the Dike at Wilhelmshaven

Klein Wangerooge Beach at Banter See

Bench with a view of Banter Lake

View of Wilhelmshaven Harbor and Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge

WHV Moin Art Installation at Wilhelmshaven Tourist Information

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