Waldemar's Wall – Gottorf Castle loop from Gammellund

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Waldemar's Wall – Gottorf Castle loop from Gammellund

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Waldemar's Wall – Gottorf Castle loop from Gammellund

02:35

42.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.85 km

Arenholzer See Bathing Area and Snack Bar

Highlight • Lake

Nice swimming area with little parking and snack bar. Easily accessible by bike.

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16.6 km

Waldemar's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Under the rule of the Danish king Valdemar I, the Danevirke was massively expanded in the early Middle Ages. For over four kilometers, the original earth rampart was additionally reinforced …

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20.9 km

Ochsenweg Horn Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

There are quite a few of them all over the place
Ochsenweg along ... 🙈

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24.4 km

Skarthi Runestone (Busdorf Runestone)

Highlight • Monument

With a translation table next to it, what the runes mean. Very interesting!

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27.8 km

Burgsee

Lake

28.0 km

Gottorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful castle that should be seen. A visit is highly recommended. Even as a child, I was particularly fascinated by the bog bodies and the Nydam boat.

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28.7 km

View over the Schlei

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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29.6 km

Gottorf Globe House (Globushaus)

Highlight • Monument

The Globe House
The globe was considered the jewel in a magnificent terraced garden of Italian style. It was housed in a summer house built in 1650 and named Friedrichsburg after its builder, Duke Friedrich III.

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29.8 km