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Site of the former Ölper Weir – Ölper Lake loop from Eintracht-Stadion

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Site of the former Ölper Weir – Ölper Lake loop from Eintracht-Stadion

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Site of the former Ölper Weir – Ölper Lake loop from Eintracht-Stadion

01:10

4.56km

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: May 17, 2026

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Braunschweiger Okeraue

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607 m

Ölper Mühle Educational Trail – Braunschweiger Okeraue Nature Reserve

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The Ölper watermill was active for 450 years until the middle of the 19th century, among other things as a grain mill.

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673 m

Ölper Mill Site and Weir

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This is where the oil mill used to stand where grain was ground. Today there is a weir that regulates the water level. There is a fish ladder and an …

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701 m

Ölper See Cultural and Educational Trail

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The Braunschweiger Okeraue is a nature reserve in the Lower Saxony city of Braunschweig.
The nature reserve with the mark NSG BR 118 is 320 hectares in size.
It is …

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768 m

Ölper Weir on the River Oker

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Here at this point you enter the Ölper See over the bridge of the weir 🚶‍♂️. The weir is a beautiful place where the water can show its energy.

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1.40 km

Ölper Lake Cultural and Educational Trail

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The educational trail consists of information boards around the lake, which provide very interesting insights into the historical development around the lake.

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1.40 km

Site of the former Ölper Weir

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Here at the Ölper See the old weir is a meeting point for visitors. It regulates the water level.

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1.61 km

Ölper Lake

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When the weather is good, you can take a relaxing walk around the lake.
As a first visit, I liked it a lot. It's fun by bike or on foot.

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2.62 km

Mitte Combined Heat and Power Plant Braunschweig

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The 198 meter high chimney of the thermal power station is the tallest building in Braunschweig and almost something of a landmark.
The power station supplies Braunschweig with heat and …

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4.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.39 km

836 m

522 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

1.05 km

634 m

126 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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Site of the former Ölper Weir – Ölper Lake loop from Eintracht-Stadion

Ölper Mühle Educational Trail – Braunschweiger Okeraue Nature Reserve

Ölper Mill Site and Weir

Ölper See Cultural and Educational Trail

Ölper Weir on the River Oker

Ölper Lake Cultural and Educational Trail

Site of the former Ölper Weir

Ölper Lake

Mitte Combined Heat and Power Plant Braunschweig

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