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Lower Saxony
Helmstedt
Velpke

Abandoned Railway Tracks – View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke loop from Samtgemeinde Velpke

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Germany
Lower Saxony
Helmstedt
Velpke

Abandoned Railway Tracks – View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke loop from Samtgemeinde Velpke

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Abandoned Railway Tracks – View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke loop from Samtgemeinde Velpke

01:59

7.74km

30m

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: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

610 m

Stream

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2

3.41 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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3

3.88 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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4

3.88 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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5

4.93 km

Hidden stone staircase

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The stairs don't lead all the way down to the pond. Not really suitable for children.

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6

6.17 km

Glacial Erratics in the Geopark

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There are different types of rock here, which are explained by information boards.

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.86 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

714 m

< 100 m

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