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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Arch Bridge loop from Utecht

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Schleswig-Holstein

Herzogtum Lauenburg

Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Arch Bridge loop from Utecht

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Lake Ratzeburg – Wakenitz Arch Bridge loop from Utecht

02:58

11.8km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 492 m for 5.36 km

After 6.14 km for 5.36 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

98 m

Mouth of the Wakenitz at Lake Ratzeburg

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The Wakenitz is the natural outflow of Lake Ratzeburg. It leaves the lake at the northernmost point near Rothenhusen and runs in a north-northwesterly direction to the city of Lübeck. …

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136 m

Wakenitz

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Otters, kingfishers ...
Pure nature!

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3

312 m

Wooden dock on the north shore of Ratzeburger See

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A really beautiful jetty on the north bank of the Ratzeburg lake.

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4

438 m

Rothenhusen Pier (Am Fährhaus)

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At the end of a hike and after a delicious snack in the old ferry house, this is the starting point for the return trip by boat to Ratzeburg without stopping.

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479 m

Lake Ratzeburg

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The north bank of the Ratzeburg lake with its entrances, the boat docks and the nature of the banks is a delightful place for leisurely walks and longer hikes.

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2.56 km

Wakenitz River Access

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Here you have a great access to the water. You can swim here, but I did not have swimming trunks with 😕

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6.00 km

Absalonshorst Country House

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Absalonshorst is now definitely reopened and now invites you to self-service.

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11.7 km

Wakenitz Arch Bridge

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With Rothenhusen jetty.
Timetables are available here: schiffahrt-ratzeburg.de/index.php/fahrplan.html

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

646 m

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

382 m

256 m

184 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

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14°C

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