Palinger Heath – Schellbruch Nature Reserve loop from Lübeck-Hochschulstadtteil

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Palinger Heath – Schellbruch Nature Reserve loop from Lübeck-Hochschulstadtteil

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Palinger Heath – Schellbruch Nature Reserve loop from Lübeck-Hochschulstadtteil

01:51

34.2km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.68 km

View of the Wakenitz

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bench with a lovely view of the idyllic Wakenitz river... Take your time and enjoy nature.

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4.00 km

Wakenitz Bridge with views of the Osterinsel sculptures

Highlight • Bridge

From this narrow Wakenitzbrücke for pedestrians and cyclists next to the railway line, you have really exceptionally beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Next door on the other side of the tunnel under the railway line is a nice rest area with two benches and also fantastic views over the Wakenitz. A recommended highlight to see when in the area.

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4.05 km

View of Kleiner See

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From this small and narrow Wakenitz Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, located next to the railway line, you can enjoy truly exceptional views of the surrounding nature. Next door, on the other side of the tunnel under the railway line, is a lovely rest area with two benches and fantastic views over the Wakenitz. A must-see if you're in the area.

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10.5 km

Palinger Heath

Highlight • Natural

When the heather blooms, it is particularly beautiful here!

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12.5 km

Heath Trail – without borders

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are many beautiful paths in the Lauerholz and in the Schönberg State Forest in the Palinger Heide. Those who cross the former border between the FRG and the GDR - still clearly recognizable here through the course of the moat - are the most natural. Although the Palinger Heide was largely afforested, you can still find a piece of the original heathland here. Beautiful not only for the heather bloom! Even if the "Green Ribbon" colored in purple is of course particularly worth seeing.
The mostly narrow sandy path peppered with a few small roots can be driven brisk as far as possible. There is also a bench for a rest. Often you can watch the moor at work.

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21.3 km

Kleine Lagune

Lake

21.7 km

Small lagoon in the Schellbruch nature reserve

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The one and a half square kilometer Schellbruch nature reserve begins west of the fishing village of Gothmund. The river, lagoons, freshwater ponds, streams, moats, temporarily flooded meadows, forest ponds and large areas of reed lie together in a small space. Over 200 different bird species have already been counted in this wet habitat and bird paradise.

fischerdorf-gothmund.de

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23.2 km

Schellbruch Nature Reserve

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The Schellbruch is an important nature reserve in Lübeck on the course of the lower Trave near Gothmund. The nature reserve serves to preserve a landscape that is characterized by brackish water lagoons, fresh water and meadows and fractures influenced by them, with an abundance of species and flora, some of which are rare and endangered.

It consists of the Great Lagoon and the Gothmunder Lagoon, which are separated from the Trave by the Treidelstieg. However, there is an exchange with the brackish water area of the Trave via outlets. The Medebek flows into the Great Lagoon from Lübeck's city forest Lauerholz. In addition to Dassower See, the Schellbruch is the most important bird protection area in Lübeck.

The Schellbruch has been under protection since 1983. In the 1970s, the approximately 30 hectare site was to be washed up in order to gain additional space for the operation of the port of Lübeck. Lübeck citizens opposed this, supported by the then mayor Robert Knüppel.

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schellbruch

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24.0 km

Schellbruch Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Schellbruch is a nature reserve in Lübeck on the lower Trave between the suburbs of Karlshof, Israelsdorf and Gothmund. In addition to larger water areas with reeds, it also includes extensive meadow areas and smaller swamp and alluvial forests.

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34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.5 km

4.77 km

3.48 km

437 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

7.57 km

4.46 km

2.65 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

4°C

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Comments

December 13, 2021,Gravel-Rundtour St. Jürgen-Schellbruch-Gothmund-Eichholz

Just the right tour for a gray Monday in December! Not much going on, the forest sections are nice and muddy and you have the feeling that you have really seen something.
In warmer seasons, the section between Schellbruch and Gothmund would probably not be suitable for sporty cyclists, as you have to be considerate of pedestrians on 50cm wide …

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