Bardowick is a municipality in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated on the left bank of the navigable Ilmenau River, approximately 10 minutes by car from Lüneburg. The region features a diverse landscape composed of flat agricultural lands, gentle hills, and wooded areas, providing varied scenery for outdoor pursuits. The Ilmenau River is a central natural feature, offering picturesque views and riverside paths. This terrain supports several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, gravel biking, and more.
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4.7
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Average rating
2807
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4.8
(64)
367
riders
54.1km
03:09
60m
60m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.6
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126
riders
11.4km
00:45
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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79
riders
46.9km
02:47
60m
60m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
56
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(20)
57
riders
28.9km
01:44
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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60
riders
36.7km
02:13
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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56
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.1
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30
riders
36.3km
02:18
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(8)
26
hikers
18.1km
04:38
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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15
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5.34km
01:21
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
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4.44km
01:08
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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41
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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21
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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25
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59.3km
02:35
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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5
riders
55.8km
03:41
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

11
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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4
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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18.7km
01:06
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
runners
5.71km
00:35
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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5.45km
00:35
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bardowick offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 200 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 77,000 visitors.
Bardowick features 77 touring cycling routes, 28 road cycling routes, and 17 mountain biking routes. The Ilmenau Riverside Trail is a notable cycle path along the Ilmenau River. For more options, refer to the guide Cycling around Bardowick.
Many cycling routes in Bardowick feature mostly paved surfaces, making them suitable for various skill levels. The region's diverse terrain includes flat agricultural lands, which are often suitable for families. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Bardowick offers suitable options.
Bardowick offers 48 hiking routes, varying in length and difficulty. Marked paths wind through scenic rural settings and past historical sites. The guide Hiking around Bardowick provides a comprehensive overview.
Bardowick offers hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy options. The guide Easy hikes around Bardowick provides specific routes for beginners. These trails often pass through flat agricultural lands and wooded areas.
The Ilmenau River is a central natural feature, offering picturesque views and riverside paths. Barumer See is a natural bathing lake with a large sunbathing lawn. Bardowicker Strand provides a natural bathing area with fine sand and clear water.
Bardowick has a history spanning more than 1,200 years. Notable historical sites include the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (Bardowicker Dom), rebuilt between 1389 and 1485, and the St. Nikolaihof, a former leper hospital. Meyers Windmill, an 1813 Dutch gallery mill, also adds to the local charm.
Bardowick offers opportunities for gravel biking, with diverse terrain including flat agricultural lands, gentle hills, and wooded areas. The guide Gravel biking around Bardowick provides specific routes and information.
Outdoor activities in Bardowick are popular on komoot, with more than 77,000 visitors having explored routes. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars, based on more than 15,000 ratings.
Public transport access to trails in Bardowick is available. The guide Hikes from bus stations around Bardowick provides specific routes accessible via public transport.
Komoot offers several guides for Bardowick, including Cycling around Bardowick, Hiking around Bardowick, and Gravel biking around Bardowick. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, and traffic-free bike rides.
The official website for the collective municipality of Bardowick is www.bardowick.de. The general phone number for the Samtgemeinde Bardowick is +49413112010.

