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Germany
Lower Saxony
Helmstedt
Velpke

Velpker Schweiz Lake – Velpker Schweiz Ponds loop from Velpke

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
Helmstedt
Velpke

Velpker Schweiz Lake – Velpker Schweiz Ponds loop from Velpke

Easy

4.4

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78

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Velpker Schweiz Lake – Velpker Schweiz Ponds loop from Velpke

00:42

2.70km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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396 m

Velpker Kiessee

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According to the fishing club, swimming is prohibited due to climbing plants. I walked 25 meters into the lake as far as I could stand. The ground is soft, with …

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703 m

the ponds invite you to linger and also to observe waterfowl.

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839 m

Great vantage point to observe nature.

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1.83 km

Velpker Schweiz Lake

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A must for every mountain biker

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1.87 km

Abandoned Railway Tracks

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Since rail traffic was discontinued here in 1987, the tracks can be crossed safely.

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2.34 km

Quiet view a little away from the paths, below a staircase with somewhat dilapidated wooden supports, there was also a bench at one time

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2.36 km

Velpker Schweiz Ponds

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"The so-called "Velpker Switzerland" has a special charm. In the dense pine and birch forests you can discover many romantic ponds. These are former sandstone quarries that have been left …

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2.37 km

Former Schandelah–Oebisfelde Railway Line

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The tracks and other relics of the former Schandelah–Oebisfelde railway line are still here. Passenger traffic was initially discontinued after the division of Germany. From 1953 to 1975, passenger services …

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2.70 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.00 km

540 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

744 m

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

63 %

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