Schmilau, a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is characterized by its diverse natural landscape, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. The region's terrain, shaped by the last Ice Age, features dense forests, rolling hills, and expansive moors, including the Königsmoor and Bauernmoor. The southern shore of the Ratzeburger Küchensee and the Schaalseekanal further enhance the varied environment. This blend of natural features provides an ideal setting for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, hiking, and more.
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.9
(18)
1,081
runners
32.6km
03:34
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.5
(2)
14
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
runners
5.02km
00:33
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.7
(22)
61
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.9
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100
hikers
27.4km
07:12
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
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38
hikers
6.65km
01:44
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.3
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36
hikers
4.41km
01:07
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.6
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89
riders
44.9km
01:51
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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24
riders
39.2km
01:34
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20
riders
21.3km
00:53
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
30.5km
01:15
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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201
riders
44.4km
02:33
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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16
riders
28.1km
01:56
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.3
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19
riders
49.3km
02:38
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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16
riders
45.7km
02:44
300m
300m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.5
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63
riders
34.4km
02:05
200m
200m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
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42
riders
33.7km
02:16
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
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30
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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22
riders
26.7km
01:38
110m
110m
Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.8
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15
riders
23.7km
01:44
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9
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Easy mountain bike ride.

4.0
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9
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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4
riders
Easy mountain bike ride.
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Schmilau offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain with forests, rolling hills, and moors. Over 50 routes are available for exploration.
Schmilau's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 57,000 visitors on komoot. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 11,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Schmilau offers 12 touring bicycle routes. These trails often follow the Schaalseekanal or explore the diverse terrain shaped by the Ice Age. For more information, refer to the Cycling around Schmilau guide.
Schmilau provides 31 hiking routes, traversing dense forests, rolling hills, and moors. The southern shore of the Ratzeburger Küchensee offers scenic waterside paths. Detailed information can be found in the Hiking around Schmilau guide.
Schmilau offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. The Family-friendly hikes around Schmilau guide provides specific routes suitable for families. These trails often feature accessible paths through varied landscapes.
Dog-friendly hiking routes are available in Schmilau. The Dog-friendly hikes around Schmilau guide lists suitable trails. It is advisable to check local regulations regarding leash requirements.
Schmilau's landscape includes the Ratzeburger Küchensee, the Schaalseekanal, and the Jutebektal valley. Expansive moors like Königsmoor and Bauernmoor, along with dense forest areas, contribute to the diverse natural environment. This varied topography is a result of Ice Age glacial activity.
Yes, Schmilau has specific routes for road cycling. The Road Cycling Routes around Schmilau guide provides details on suitable paths. These routes often utilize scenic roads through the region's varied terrain.
Schmilau offers mountain biking opportunities, including specific trails. The MTB Trails around Schmilau guide provides details on routes. The region's rolling hills and forests create suitable terrain for mountain biking.
Komoot offers several guides for Schmilau, including those for Cycling, Running, Road Cycling, and Hiking. Specialized guides for family-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy hikes are also available. Additionally, there are guides for MTB and Gravel biking.
For general inquiries regarding the administrative district that includes Schmilau, contact the Amt Lauenburgische Seen. The phone number is +49 4541 8002-0. More information about the municipality can be found on its official website.
Schmilau offers easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. The Easy hikes around Schmilau guide provides specific trails. These paths often traverse less challenging terrain, such as lakeside or forest trails.

