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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechow

View of Lake Ratzeburg – View of Ratzeburg Cathedral loop from Mechow

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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechow

View of Lake Ratzeburg – View of Ratzeburg Cathedral loop from Mechow

Moderate

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View of Lake Ratzeburg – View of Ratzeburg Cathedral loop from Mechow

02:37

9.90km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Ostufer des Großen Ratzeburger Sees

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.96 km

View of Lake Ratzeburg

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The restaurant and Cafe Forsthaus Kalkhütte is picturesquely situated at the top of the slope on the eastern shore of the Great Ratzeburg Lake. From the sheltered terrace you have …

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4.51 km

View of Großer Ratzeburger See

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Nice hiking on the Ratzeburg lake

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4.78 km

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Forest

5.61 km

View of Großer Ratzeburger See from the Open Meadow

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Run the zigzag path, which leads a little away from Lake Ratzeburg, but is very scenic, especially in May.

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6.02 km

East Shore of the Great Ratzeburg Lake Nature Reserve

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We were lucky enough to see two ostriches, no idea whether they are often in the area. :)

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6.78 km

Bench With a View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

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Beautiful hiking trail, quiet through the forest, pure relaxation.

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7.70 km

View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

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The view of the cathedral island is great from here!

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7.93 km

Old half-timbered mill

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An old restored half-timbered house that was a former mill

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7.99 km

Idyllic Forest Path

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9.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.44 km

2.40 km

1.30 km

774 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

2.47 km

2.35 km

625 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

27°C

11°C

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View of Lake Ratzeburg – View of Ratzeburg Cathedral loop from Mechow

View of Lake Ratzeburg

View of Großer Ratzeburger See

View of Großer Ratzeburger See from the Open Meadow

East Shore of the Great Ratzeburg Lake Nature Reserve

Bench With a View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

Old half-timbered mill

Idyllic Forest Path

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