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View over the Schlei – Gottorf Castle loop from Schleswig

View over the Schlei – Gottorf Castle loop from Schleswig

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View over the Schlei – Gottorf Castle loop from Schleswig

02:54

54.3km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 9, 2026

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Schlei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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417 m

Old District Railway Line Schleswig–Station Cycle Path

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Old railway line between the castle and the train station. Gravel surface relatively easy to drive on and sufficiently wide. Muddy if wet.

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2.15 km

View over the Schlei

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

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3.84 km

Schleswig–Kappeln Railway Gravel Path

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Great gravel road on an old railway embankment from the old town of Schleswig into the countryside. The route leads far into the hinterland of the Schlei.

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13.3 km

Rest Area with Bike Repair Station at Kreisbahntrasse Scholderup

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Here you can take a break in pleasant surroundings and, if necessary, have your bike serviced. A pump with an air pump and various tools is available for this purpose.

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16.5 km

After the circular railway ceased operating in the 1970s, the route was converted into a cycle path. Unfortunately, the level of entertainment is not always good. Still, it's a nice route with no car traffic.

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18.5 km

Kreisbahntrasse Schlei

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After the basic renovation in the summer of 2023, the road condition is 1a.

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21.4 km

Osterholz

Forest

40.3 km

View of Idstedter See

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44.6 km

Idstedter Wald

Forest

52.5 km

Gottorf Castle

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A beautiful castle not to be missed. A visit is highly recommended. Even as a child I was particularly fascinated by the bog bodies and the Nydam boat.
Gottorf Castle, …

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54.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

14.7 km

14.6 km

2.57 km

2.32 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

14.6 km

6.88 km

2.99 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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View over the Schlei – Gottorf Castle loop from Schleswig

Old District Railway Line Schleswig–Station Cycle Path

View over the Schlei

Schleswig–Kappeln Railway Gravel Path

Rest Area with Bike Repair Station at Kreisbahntrasse Scholderup

Old Kreisbahn Railway Path

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