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Schleswig-Holstein

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Haale

Path Along the Gieselau Canal – Haarbek Brook loop from Haale

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Haale

Path Along the Gieselau Canal – Haarbek Brook loop from Haale

Moderate

4.3

(11)

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Path Along the Gieselau Canal – Haarbek Brook loop from Haale

02:21

38.8km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.5 km for 224 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 29.3 km for 224 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.28 km

Lock with a view of the Haaler Au

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The granite and yellow brick crossing of the mouth of the Haaler Au into the Kiel Canal dates from 1998. Stairs lead down to the water on all sides and …

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5.21 km

Haaler Au Lowland Nature Reserve

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The protected area offers a habitat for rare bird species, such as the kingfisher, the stonechat or the pouched tit. Descending here, pausing and listening to the birds is a magical experience.

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14.2 km

Gieselau Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

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Lock from the Eider region to the Kiel Canal.

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14.7 km

Path Along the Gieselau Canal

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Very nice and easy to drive path.

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20.9 km

The Old Ferry House Lexfähre – Restaurant & Guesthouse

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Hotel, restaurant, café, bed & breakfast or just for a cup of coffee.
Further information at: faehrhaus-lexfaehre.de

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26.6 km

View of the Eider and Gieselau Canal

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Here you have a beautiful view of the Eider and the Gieselau Canal.

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33.5 km

Bench With Table and View of the Kiel Canal

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36.7 km

Haarbek Brook

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The Haarbek is a stream in Schleswig-Holstein that flows into the NOK. The pumping station of the same name was put into operation in 1983.

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38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

16.5 km

1.68 km

1.63 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

16.0 km

5.57 km

1.04 km

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

14°C

19 %

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Path Along the Gieselau Canal – Haarbek Brook loop from Haale

Lock with a view of the Haaler Au

Haaler Au Lowland Nature Reserve

Gieselau Canal Lock and Bascule Bridge

Path Along the Gieselau Canal

The Old Ferry House Lexfähre – Restaurant & Guesthouse

View of the Eider and Gieselau Canal

Bench With Table and View of the Kiel Canal

Haarbek Brook

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