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Germany
Lower Saxony
Hildesheim
Giesen

View of the Giesen Salt Heap – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Giesen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Hildesheim
Giesen

View of the Giesen Salt Heap – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Giesen

Easy

4.6

(11)

34

riders

View of the Giesen Salt Heap – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Giesen

00:40

11.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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

Bus stop

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2.88 km

Stone cross and bench under old chestnut tree

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A nice resting place with a beautiful view in almost all directions.
On the imposing concrete cross stands R.I.P. 1995 - does anyone know who is meant?

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2

5.80 km

View of the Fields Near Hildesheim

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Great view over the fields

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3

7.91 km

Straight path to poisons

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8.78 km

View of the Giesen Salt Heap

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The unmistakable Giesen signpost

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5

9.15 km

View of the Spoil Tip Near Sehnde

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Cool 😎 😎 😎

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6

9.17 km

Abandoned Railway Track

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The train tracks are impressive

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7

10.4 km

Kali Waste Heap Siegfried-Giesen

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The Siegfried-Giesen potash plant, a former rock salt salt dome from 1896

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

3.41 km

843 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.19 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

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