Kappeln Bascule Bridge – Kappeln Fishing Harbor loop from Arnis

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Kappeln Bascule Bridge – Kappeln Fishing Harbor loop from Arnis

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Kappeln Bascule Bridge – Kappeln Fishing Harbor loop from Arnis

02:00

38.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.96 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.09 km

Kappeln Bascule Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The city of Kappeln has had this bascule bridge since 2002, replacing the old swing bridge. Once every hour, the bridge opens the passage for the many boats and ships …

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3.44 km

Angelner Museum Railway Fahrhaus Station

Highlight • Monument

Here is the fishing Museum Railway, which also offers regular rides.
Further information can be found here:
angelner-dampfeisenbahn.de/start.html

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3.99 km

Church

Highlight • Religious Site

It used to be a chapel, which gave the town its name. Chapel = Kapell = Kappeln.
Today, there is a beautiful large church which bears the name of the patron saint of sailors, namely St. Nicholas.

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4.22 km

The port of Kappeln is a great place to linger. You can either watch the ships passing the bridge, admire the herring catch or sit down in a nice café. The town offers shopping opportunities and a lovely pedestrian passage.

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4.42 km

Kappeln Fishing Harbor

Highlight • Structure

The fishing port of Kappeln is one of the only rare intact fishing ports on the east coast. Part-time fishermen and large cutters go out on the loop every day …

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5.39 km

Scenic view of the Schlei

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view to Schlei, you can see the course of the river over the fields.

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24.3 km

Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Hiking or cycling is always nice

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35.1 km

View of Kappeln Harbor and the Bascule Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great space for wonderful photos.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

5.13 km

4.08 km

949 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

4.64 km

736 m

284 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

6°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Kappeln --> Falshöft --> Gelting

Start at the tourist car park in Kappeln. From there, almost exclusively on well-maintained cycle paths and roads to the Falshöft lighthouse. The return route then runs past the Geltinger Birk via Gelting through the country back to Kappeln.

Highlights: Schlei, several Baltic coasts, Geltinger Birk, Kappeln

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