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

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Helmstedt
Velpke

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

Easy

4.5

(4)

29

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

01:23

5.39km

20m

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 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.12 km

Kiessee Velpke

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2

1.20 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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3

1.53 km

4

1.89 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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5

1.89 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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6

2.36 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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7

3.40 km

Great vantage point to observe nature.

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8

3.53 km

the ponds invite you to linger and also to observe waterfowl.

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5.39 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

2.27 km

280 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

946 m

934 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

39°C

21°C

11 %

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