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Rest Area by the Canal – Balksee Observation Tower loop from Wingst-Grift, Balkseestraße 46

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Wingst

Rest Area by the Canal – Balksee Observation Tower loop from Wingst-Grift, Balkseestraße 46

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3.0

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5

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Rest Area by the Canal – Balksee Observation Tower loop from Wingst-Grift, Balkseestraße 46

01:13

4.77km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Balksee und Randmoore/ Basmoor und Nordahner Holz

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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71 m

Balksee rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

The seating set is right on the path, where you can rest in the shade of the trees.

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2

1.27 km

Rest Area by the Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

In winter, the seating group with the table was now stored, but the bench still offers a place to rest.

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4

3.48 km

beautiful natural paths at the Balgsee

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3.65 km

Boat dock at Balksee

Highlight • Lake

6

3.70 km

This stamp box is part of the North Sea Passport – your companion for an exciting tour of discovery through the North Sea region of Lower Saxony. You can collect …

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3.70 km

Balksee Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout tower also offers a great opportunity for a snack.

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8

4.64 km

Balksee Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Small snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and decorative items can be found in a converted garden shed. Payment is based on trust in a cup. Unfortunately, the refrigerator rustled when …

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4.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

713 m

223 m

Surfaces

1.91 km

1.70 km

647 m

380 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

91 %

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