Schwartau Slope Trail – Riesebusch Forest loop from Ratekau

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Schwartau Slope Trail – Riesebusch Forest loop from Ratekau

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(15)

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Schwartau Slope Trail – Riesebusch Forest loop from Ratekau

01:19

17.2km

90m

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: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.22 km

Schwartau Slope Trail

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A great, somewhat technical singletrack trail on the slope directly above the Schwartau River.
It starts in the north with a rooty descent and then moves along a narrow path …

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5.86 km

Natural kicker in the Schwartautal

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The kicker is actually a natural table. - After the horizontal, there's also a nice landing. Alternatively, you can also MOVE up the ramp and use the edge at the …

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5.94 km

Riesebusch Forest

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The giant bush in Bad Schwartau is always a highlight! Small but fine forest with a lot of variety

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7.12 km

Cool Hollow

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Fun sink on an overall nice trail. To drive in both directions. If you take the momentum with you, you can easily get back up on the other side.
Another …

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7.27 km

Wilhelmsquelle

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This source is even mentioned in the book "The Buddenbrooks" by Thomas Mann.

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11.5 km

Steep Short Descent in Schwartautal and Curauer Moor

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If you don't want to take the normal route, you can try this short but relatively steep descent to the right of it. Somewhat sandy and with a small step at the end.

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13.1 km

Schwartau Valley and Curau Moor Natural Forest

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The direct line has some root stages to offer, which can be dropped but all can also be driven. If you want to take it a bit more leisurely, you …

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14.3 km

Drop at the edge of the trail

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To the right and left of the path there are 2 short trails that can be ridden. Especially from the left one can drop down into the path at any point. To drive from south to north.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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