Teutonic Castle in Giżycko – Lookout tower loop from Giżycko

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Teutonic Castle in Giżycko – Lookout tower loop from Giżycko

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Teutonic Castle in Giżycko – Lookout tower loop from Giżycko

00:59

14.8km

70m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.20 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

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2.46 km

Giżycko Swing Bridge

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The bridge is located over the Łuczański Canal in Giżycko and is entered in the register of immovable monuments. It was built in 1898 to provide access from Giżycko to …

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2.48 km

Swing Bridge in Giżycko

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the guide says one of two swing bridges that are still in operation in Europe I have already marked as a highlight in Klaipeda. ;-)

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2.54 km

Teutonic Castle in Giżycko

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The original castle was build at this place by the knight order "Deutscher Orden" who conquered the land south of baltic sea in 13th century. It's purpose was to secure …

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5.77 km

View of the Niegocinski Canal

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The cherry on the cake is the moment when sailboats pass by while crossing the bridge.

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6.92 km

Lookout tower

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Observation tower near the fortress. Nice view of the lake in Giżycko.

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10.7 km

Boyen Fortress

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Interesting and worth seeing old fortress.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feste_Boyen and masuren.de/sehensw%C3%BCrdheiten/81-feste-boyen-in-loetzen.html

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12.8 km

Protestant Church in Giżycko

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Sundays with German-language service (history see photos)

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12.8 km

Evangelical church built according to Schinkel's design

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During the Reformation, a wooden church was built in Lötzen. [20] They were replaced by large, solid churches in 1633 and 1709, both of which, however, fell victim to the …

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