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Dömitz

Rüterberg Observation Tower – Dömitz Fortress loop from Damnatz

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Ludwigslust-Parchim
Dömitz

Rüterberg Observation Tower – Dömitz Fortress loop from Damnatz

Moderate

5.0

(5)

18

hikers

Rüterberg Observation Tower – Dömitz Fortress loop from Damnatz

03:22

13.3km

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: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Waypoints

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229 m

Rüterberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watching the former border, the original watchtower is next door, but not accessible.

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2

6.07 km

St John's Church (Johanneskirche), Dömitz

Highlight • Religious Site

From 1869 to 1872, St. John's Church was built on the highest square in the city, replacing a dilapidated predecessor. It is a Neo-Gothic church, and to this day, the interior remains largely as it was when it was built.

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3

6.13 km

DDR soft ice cream, simply delicious

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4

6.66 km

A beautiful old building that now houses the volunteer fire department. Unfortunately, when I shot the photo, the lighting conditions were very unfavorable. Maybe someone can adjust a better picture. …

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6.88 km

Dömitz bascule bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Dömitz is very beautiful and highly recommended as a starting point for cycling tours. We parked in the motorhome area at the hotel.

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7.95 km

Dömitz Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortress Dömitz, located on the Mecklenburg Elbufer, is one of the few well-preserved flatland fortresses of the 16th century in northern Germany.

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10.8 km

Kolonnenweg of the GDR Border Troops

Highlight • Historical Site

8

11.7 km

Rüterberger Brack

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A nice place for a break

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.71 km

1.08 km

383 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.91 km

2.64 km

2.49 km

1.41 km

130 m

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Saturday 29 August

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17°C

54 %

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