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Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Ratsteich, Uelzen – Ilmenau River, Uelzen loop from Landkreis Uelzen

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Ratsteich, Uelzen – Ilmenau River, Uelzen loop from Landkreis Uelzen

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Ratsteich, Uelzen – Ilmenau River, Uelzen loop from Landkreis Uelzen

02:14

8.72km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.48 km

Fountain at Ratsteich

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In the summer months, a fountain up to 5 m high adorns the middle of the water.

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4.61 km

Ratsteich, Uelzen

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The Ratsteich was originally created by damming an arm of the Ilmenau as part of fortification measures. Today, the Ratsteich is a popular tourist destination: there are restaurants here, you …

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4.66 km

Ilmenau River, Uelzen

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View of the Ilmenau in Uelzen

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4.92 km

Long Bridge Ilmenauwiese

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The bridge runs on stilts over the Ilmenau meadow and over the Ilmenau and is well frequented by cyclists and pedestrians.

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5.02 km

Schnellenmarkt fountain

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On the fast market always beautiful flea markets take place!

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5.17 km

Half-Timbered Houses in Lüneburg Heath

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In Uelzen there are many beautiful old half-timbered houses. 👍🏻

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5.37 km

Uelzen city moat

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In 1270 Uelzen received city rights. As in other cities in the Middle Ages, people protected themselves with a city wall, which is still present in some places today. Originally …

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6.55 km

Oldenstadt Water Tower

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8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

2.85 km

1.49 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

2.83 km

518 m

236 m

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

15°C

84 %

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Ratsteich, Uelzen – Ilmenau River, Uelzen loop from Landkreis Uelzen

Fountain at Ratsteich

Ratsteich, Uelzen

Ilmenau River, Uelzen

Long Bridge Ilmenauwiese

Schnellenmarkt fountain

Half-Timbered Houses in Lüneburg Heath

Uelzen city moat

Oldenstadt Water Tower

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