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Germany
Lower Saxony

1st Walbeck Watchtower – Lappwald Lake loop from Mariental

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Germany
Lower Saxony

1st Walbeck Watchtower – Lappwald Lake loop from Mariental

Moderate

4

riders

1st Walbeck Watchtower – Lappwald Lake loop from Mariental

03:25

52.9km

400m

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: April 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.3 km

1st Walbeck Watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

The 1st Walbecker Warte is one of the most prominent points in the Lappwald and is definitely worth a visit.

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11.3 km

Lappwald

Forest

3

11.9 km

Second Walbecker Watchtower

Highlight • Monument

Northeast of Helmstedt are located in Lappwald trench remnants of Helmstedter Landwehr in the direction of Walbeck. Buildings preserved are two towers from the 13th century, referred to as the 1st and 2nd Walbecker waiting.

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4

18.9 km

Old Horse Shed Mesekenheide

Highlight • Rest Area

Everything has been redesigned! Seating information ℹ️ boards etc. Great place to take a break after a hike or bike ride! 🕷🕸🌳🌳🪵🌱🚴🏻‍♂️

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29.0 km

Canyons at Lappwaldsee

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It is a mining site, entry is prohibited. But purely theoretically😉 you can find a way around the whole lake with the MTB, on which you can be impressed by the canyon-like washouts.

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6

31.8 km

North shore of Lappwaldsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking area, reminds me a bit of Karl May's films 😉.

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7

32.5 km

Rest area at Lappwaldsee

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At the moment the only but still quiet "gathering point", later that will probably change.

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8

32.6 km

Grill hut overlooking Lappwaldsee

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The grill hut / rest area is in a beautiful location facing the lake

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9

33.0 km

Lappwald Lake

Highlight • Lake

You discover new impressive images of the increasing lake water level... it grows and grows and it is very interesting how everything changes! 💧💧

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38.7 km

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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

5.18 km

3.02 km

2.84 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

13.3 km

10.5 km

1.40 km

1.15 km

340 m

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Friday 22 May

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