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Trail along the Beste – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Rethwisch

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Schleswig-Holstein

Trail along the Beste – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Rethwisch

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Trail along the Beste – Abandoned Railway Track loop from Rethwisch

01:45

28.7km

130m

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: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.00 km

Bridge over the Beste

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Here in the vicinity of the spa park the trail crosses the best.

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2

6.55 km

Trail along the Beste

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The Beste is formed by the confluence of the Norderbebest and Süderbebeste north of Höltenklinken. After only 6 km it flows into the Trave in the center of Bad Oldesloe. …

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3

8.28 km

Abandoned Railway Track

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4

9.92 km

Old railroad tracks on the cycle and hiking trail

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In 1973, the train service was discontinued for economic reasons and in protest of the population. The passenger traffic was replaced by buses. In the following years, the tracks were …

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5

13.4 km

Old Grabau Station

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Funny thing: You're walking, suddenly there's an old train station in front of you and there are no tracks and trains to see. Then you may be on a bike path - especially if the road is fairly straight.

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6

14.0 km

Grabauer Adventure Forest Playground

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here in the middle of the forest, there is a nice resting place with children's play facilities

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7

19.1 km

Danish Milestone and Old Railway near Lübeck

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nice photo motive

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8

20.1 km

Old railway line

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A beautiful cycle path on and next to the old railway line

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

11.7 km

2.16 km

943 m

793 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

13.0 km

982 m

793 m

677 m

326 m

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