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

Hiking trails & Routes

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

Easy

5.0

(5)

hikers

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

610 m

Abandoned Railway Tracks

Highlight • Structure

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.88 km

Former Schandelah–Oebisfelde Railway Line

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.88 km

View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.93 km

Hidden stone staircase

Highlight • Structure

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.17 km

Glacial Erratics in the Geopark

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.86 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

714 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

6°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.7

1,270

Tankumsee Beach – Tankumsee Beach loop from Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel

01:40h

6.52km

20m

Easy

4.7

675

Meadow Path in Reitlingstal – Reitling Inn in the Elm loop from Reitlingstal

01:45h

6.27km

120m

Moderate

4.6

646

Hagen Monument at the Tetzelstein – Tetzelstein loop from Am Großen Rhode

03:09h

11.4km

200m

Easy

4.6

581

Hagen Monument at the Tetzelstein – Old spring house loop from Langeleben

01:45h

6.52km

70m

Moderate

4.5

466

Glockenteich Pond – Hainholz Adventure Quarry loop from Königslutter am Elm

03:14h

11.6km

220m

Moderate

4.8

431

Eilumer Horn Summit Cross – View of the Reitling Valley loop from Reitlingstal

04:20h

15.8km

240m

Easy

4.6

419

Ilkerbruch Nature Reserve – Sülfeld Lock loop from NSG Ilkerbruch

01:40h

6.57km

10m

Easy

4.4

383

View of the Reitling Valley – Reitling Inn in the Elm loop from Erkerode

01:58h

7.16km

110m

Easy

4.4

370

View of the Reitling Valley – Reitling Inn in the Elm loop from Reitlingstal

01:58h

7.16km

110m

Easy

4.7

384

Eilumer Horn Summit Cross loop from Erkerode

01:39h

5.87km

130m

Easy

4.7

321

Elm-Lappwald Nature Park – Toni's Ruh loop from Schöningen

01:38h

5.89km

110m

Moderate

4.7

288

Eilumer Horn Summit Cross – View of the Brocken loop from Erkerode

03:19h

12.0km

210m

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

Stream

Abandoned Railway Tracks

Former Schandelah–Oebisfelde Railway Line

View of the gravel pit lake in Velpke

Hidden stone staircase

Glacial Erratics in the Geopark

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️