Waldemar's Wall – Haithabu Viking Houses loop from Ellingstedt

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Waldemar's Wall – Haithabu Viking Houses loop from Ellingstedt

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Waldemar's Wall – Haithabu Viking Houses loop from Ellingstedt

02:20

38.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Start point

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6.49 km

Waldemar's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Under the rule of the Danish king Valdemar I, the Danevirke was massively expanded in the early Middle Ages. For over four kilometers, the original earth rampart was additionally reinforced …

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11.6 km

Archaeological Site

13.3 km

Highly interesting reconstruction of seven Viking houses found during excavations. The replica was built using historical craft techniques and materials. On narrow plank paths between the clay-plastered wattle-and-daub walls of …

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15.4 km

View of Schleswig and St. Petri Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view of Schleswig and the Schlei.

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17.6 km

View over the Schlei

Highlight • Viewpoint

The riverside promenade is a great place for relaxed cycling with fantastic views of the Schlei.

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18.8 km

Beach

19.3 km

Schleswig Harbour

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The location of the Schleswig city harbor is excellent. The old town with the cathedral and the old fishing settlement "Holm" border directly on the harbor. The shopping street with …

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19.4 km

Schleswig City Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful view of the Schlei and the swaying sailboats at the harbor, a cozy promenade and nice restaurants - the perfect place to end a hiking day comfortably.

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20.0 km

Holm Fishermen's Quarter, Schleswig

Highlight • Settlement

The men from the houses with their "Utluchten" (three-sided bay window) and "Klöndören" (half-divided doors) meet every evening for a bite before the "foot on the spar". This is a small alley that leads directly to the water.

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23.6 km

St. Peter's Cathedral (Schleswig Cathedral)

Highlight • Religious Site

The most significant medieval architectural monument in the city of Schleswig is the almost 900-year-old St. Petri Cathedral. As soon as you enter the imposing interior of the house of …

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38.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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