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Schwentine River – Old Arm of the Schwentine loop from Kiel-Ellerbek

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein

Schwentine River – Old Arm of the Schwentine loop from Kiel-Ellerbek

Easy

4.5

(6)

17

riders

Schwentine River – Old Arm of the Schwentine loop from Kiel-Ellerbek

01:12

22.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.2 km for 18 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Schwentine River

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A great path, it winds beautifully along the Schwentine.

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2.83 km

Trail along the Schwentine

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The path leads along the river here. You can cross four small bridges.

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3.16 km

The Vossenpott used to bathe even earlier. Today it is a retreat area for animals, when on the Schwentine the inmates of many rental boats are out loud again.

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3.69 km

Schwentine Railway Bridge

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The railway bridge over the Schwentine is now used by trains from Kiel to Oppendorf. It is planned to reactivate the trains from Kiel to the beach on the Baltic …

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8.82 km

Old Arm of the Schwentine

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At the beginning and end of the section were wooden barriers built, perhaps against riders or bikers or both? No idea, but annoying.

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9.08 km

Fish Ladder at Rastorf Mill

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So that not only the water but also the fish can pass through the Schwentine, especially in the dammed area, a fish ladder was built at the former Rastorfer mill. …

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11.0 km

The lake was created as a reservoir in 1908 during the construction of the Schwentine hydroelectric power plants by shipyard founder Bernhard Howaldt and is now a fundamental part of …

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16.1 km

Scenic curvy road through rapeseed fields

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Nice route with great surface and nice curves. The most beautiful downhill on the way to Kiel.

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22.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

4.88 km

4.49 km

3.66 km

1.99 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.44 km

1.69 km

1.59 km

263 m

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