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Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Riverside Path loop from Lübeck Hauptbahnhof

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Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Riverside Path loop from Lübeck Hauptbahnhof

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Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Riverside Path loop from Lübeck Hauptbahnhof

02:57

44.7km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wakenitz und Falkenhusen

Wakenitz

Kammerbruch

Ostufer des Großen Ratzeburger Sees

Wakenitzniederung

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

View of Lübeck Cathedral from the Malerwinkel

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One of the most beautiful places in Lübeck. Sitting here in the evening on the lawn on the banks of the Obertrave, having a little picnic and just relaxing is just great!

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1.79 km

Trave

Lake

4.08 km

View of the Wakenitz

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On this corner there are several small bays that invite you to linger.

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5.60 km

Badestelle St. Jürgen

Beach

9.27 km

View of the Wakenitz

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A bench with a lovely view of the idyllic Wakenitz river... Take your time and enjoy nature.

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12.2 km

Wakenitz

Nature Reserve

20.2 km

Lake Ratzeburg

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The north bank of the Ratzeburg lake with its entrances, the boat docks and the nature of the banks is a delightful place for leisurely walks and longer hikes.

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26.6 km

Wakenitz River (former border river)

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From here you have a beautiful view of the river, which is also called the "Amazon of the North".
The bridge connects Schleswig-Holstein with Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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36.1 km

Wakenitz Bridge with views of the Osterinsel sculptures

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From this narrow Wakenitzbrücke for pedestrians and cyclists next to the railway line, you have really exceptionally beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Next door on the other side of …

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36.1 km

View of Kleiner See

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From this small and narrow Wakenitz Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, located next to the railway line, you can enjoy truly exceptional views of the surrounding nature. Next door, on …

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39.7 km

Wakenitz Riverside Path

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This section of the cycle path is perfect for a relaxing bike ride. You'll cycle through the picturesque Wakenitz lowlands, past lush vegetation and tranquil bodies of water. Views of …

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44.1 km

Stadtgraben

Lake

44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

10.6 km

8.62 km

4.74 km

3.62 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

16.9 km

6.84 km

2.03 km

310 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

19°C

14°C

36 %

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Comments

June 17, 2022,9 - Hbf Lübeck - Forsthaus Kalkhütte / Ratzeburger See

The 4 hour driveway was scary. The RE of the DB was a railbus and consisted of one wagon. It also has to serve as a feeder train from the Baltic Sea resorts to Lübeck, which means it is overcrowded. In Lübeck, there were dense crowds of people on the platform trying to get on the train without the others …

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July 20, 2025,Benauwde 🌞 maar mooie rit rond de rivier de Wakenitz naar Lübeck

We also took a quick look at Lübeck, a beautiful Hanseatic city, just like Zwolle. We enjoyed a terrace and an ice cream, explored it on foot, but soon realized how stuffy it was. It was wonderfully cool in St. Mary's Church/Cathedral. Then we hopped on our bikes again to cool off, cycling leisurely along the water and through some …

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December 17, 2022,Fahrradtour

Finally another tour, the weather was nice everywhere and I wanted to test how I could keep my feet warm all the time, I almost succeeded

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September 27, 2023,Rundtour HL Utecht HL

A very nice tour along the Wakenitz. Streets with little traffic.
I can highly recommend the tour.

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Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Riverside Path loop from Lübeck Hauptbahnhof

View of Lübeck Cathedral from the Malerwinkel

View of the Wakenitz

View of the Wakenitz

Lake Ratzeburg

Wakenitz River (former border river)

Wakenitz Bridge with views of the Osterinsel sculptures

View of Kleiner See

Wakenitz Riverside Path

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