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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

Bike touring routes & trails

Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

Easy

5.0

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23

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Mechower See Observation Tower loop from Ratzeburg

00:36

10.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mechower Seeufer und angrenzende Flächen

Steinerne Rinne und Mechower Holz

Biosphärenreservat Schaalsee

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.99 km

Historic Village Center of Mechow

Highlight • Settlement

Here in the middle of the village there is a very interesting information board that describes how Mechow came to the British Zone through an area swap.

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2

3.56 km

Mechower See Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb up! The view of Lake Mechower is worth it.

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3

3.92 km

Former Inner German Border (Grenzlinie) at Steinerne Rinne and Mechower Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

I can well understand these feelings described by JR and one should stop with humility and gratitude in such places of history - what has brought the inner German border …

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4

3.95 km

Grenzweg Schlagsdorf – Historical Border Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Memorable

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5

4.33 km

Grenzwege Schlagsdorf Watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

This section follows the former GDR border path. Along the side of the path are signs explaining the conditions at the inner-German border at that time.

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6

4.57 km

Border Paths Schlagsdorf – The Alarmed Barrier Fence

Highlight • Historical Site

Several information boards about the former inner-German border

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7

4.59 km

View of the Fields near Schlagsdorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very good view, definitely worth it.

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8

5.10 km

Border Trails Schlagsdorf and Watchtower

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Very good signage along the way. One is always made aware of the time of the division of Germany.
Iron Curtian Trail

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

2.89 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

1.67 km

857 m

334 m

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