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View of the Cathedral – Scenic Forest Path by the Lake loop from Ratzeburg

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Herzogtum Lauenburg
Bäk

View of the Cathedral – Scenic Forest Path by the Lake loop from Ratzeburg

Moderate

5.0

(8)

19

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View of the Cathedral – Scenic Forest Path by the Lake loop from Ratzeburg

03:43

14.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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After 6.83 km for 1.96 km

Closed: • February 1-June 15

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Bus stop

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668 m

View of the Cathedral

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View of the cathedral

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2

813 m

This was the old pier of the cruise ship. There is only a somewhat sloping remnant, the water is shallow now, but crystal clear. A perfect, slightly hidden spot for sunbathing and swimming.

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1.24 km

Scenic Forest Path by the Lake

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It's beautiful here, deserted and slightly hilly. The extension, still marked on the maps, no longer exists.

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2.04 km

Schonung

Forest

5

2.52 km

We were lucky enough to see two ostriches, no idea whether they are often in the area. :)

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3.94 km

Steinort

Forest

7

4.77 km

View of Lake Ratzeburg

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The restaurant and Cafe Forsthaus Kalkhütte is picturesquely situated at the top of the slope on the eastern shore of the Great Ratzeburg Lake. From the sheltered terrace you have …

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9.79 km

Observation Tower at Mechower Lake

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Placed very accurately, the tower offers a great all-round view of the landscape and the otherwise very hidden summer lake. Many informative signs and a great view of a used …

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10.6 km

This place is particularly beautiful, but there are others around the lake.

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13.4 km

View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

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The view of the cathedral island is great from here!

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14.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.63 km

2.31 km

1.86 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

6.76 km

4.15 km

2.77 km

280 m

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