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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Ratzeburg

Küchensee hike

Moderate

4.6

(40)

144

hikers

Küchensee hike

03:00

11.5km

80m

Hiking

Between green and blue, you can find a sense of peace on the Küchensee hike. This circular hike takes you through shady forests, past beautiful swimming spots, and through Ratzeburg's picturesque old town. Always in view: the Küchensee lake shimmering in the sun.

The hike starts at Lüneburger Damm in…

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Last updated: August 2, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Sunbathing lawn at the Küchensee near Farchau

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A beautifully situated bathing spot on the western shore of Ratzeburg's Küchensee lake – I think it's really great that there are still such free bathing spots.

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7.70 km

Schaalsee Canal

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The Schaalsee Canal has connected Lake Schaalsee with Lake Ratzeburg since 1925 and supplies the Farchau hydroelectric power plant. Its approximately six kilometers long overcomes a difference in elevation of …

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8.16 km

On the eastern shore of the Küchensee

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Very nice hiking trail, “hilly” by northern German standards.

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10.5 km

Küchensee Beach

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Very nice free swimming area with a sandy beach. I think it's really great that you can swim here for free.

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11.5 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.96 km

3.27 km

2.34 km

685 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

2.32 km

2.16 km

1.17 km

1.06 km

170 m

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Monday 25 May

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July 8, 2025

Between green and blue, you can find a sense of peace on the Küchensee hike. This circular hike takes you through shady forests, past beautiful swimming spots, and through Ratzeburg's picturesque old town. Always in view: the Küchensee lake shimmering in the sun.



The hike starts at Lüneburger Damm in

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May 18, 2026

DIVERSION: For the renewal of the bridge at Kleinbahndamm in Ratzeburg, it will be completely closed from 18.05.2026. A diversion is signposted from both sides along the Kleiner Küchensee via the Königsdamm. The total route will be extended by approx. 1.2 km due to the diversion. Thank you for your understanding!

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