Culture route – cycling on the Baltic Sea fjord Schlei

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Culture route – cycling on the Baltic Sea fjord Schlei

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Culture route – cycling on the Baltic Sea fjord Schlei

01:42

21.5km

130m

Cycling

There is so much to discover in and around Schleswig! The city at the western end of the loop is bursting with cultural highlights. But there are also idyllic, quiet spots and gems in Schleswig enough.

On this tour you embark on an exciting tour of discovery by bike. Let's…

by OSTSEEfjordSCHLEI

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Schleswig City Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

In the Schleswig City Museum there are always interesting exhibitions on various topics. The locations for the exhibits are also rare, as the museum presents its collections in the hall, the former granary and the former stable of Günderothschen Hof.

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2.71 km

Gottorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful castle that should be seen. A visit is highly recommended. Even as a child, I was particularly fascinated by the bog bodies and the Nydam boat.

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7.72 km

Schleswig Harbour

Highlight • Structure

The location of the Schleswig city harbor is excellent. The old town with the cathedral and the old fishing settlement "Holm" border directly on the harbor. The shopping street with …

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9.36 km

Freedom Cape on the Schlei

Highlight • Lake

The ideal place to take a break on one of the deckchairs and enjoy the fantastic view of the loop.

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11.5 km

St. Peter's Cathedral (Schleswig Cathedral)

Highlight • Religious Site

The most significant medieval architectural monument in the city of Schleswig is the almost 900-year-old St. Petri Cathedral. As soon as you enter the imposing interior of the house of …

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16.9 km

Haithabu Viking Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Here, at the narrow point between the Schlei branch of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, the important Viking sea trading center Haithabu flourished between the 8th and 11th …

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17.6 km

Haithabu Viking Museum and the Danevirke

Highlight • Historical Site

The Haithabu Viking Museum is not only architecturally attractive, but also a real cultural institution in Schleswig-Holstein. As a visitor, you immerse yourself in Viking history. Rune stones, jewelry, coins …

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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

6.49 km

2.89 km

2.62 km

1.91 km

187 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.11 km

3.35 km

1.34 km

896 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2025,Küstenradtour 2025: #21 Schleswig / Haithabu

Excursion to the Viking settlement
fahrrad-touren-blog.blogspot.com/2025/07/kustenradweg-2025-21-schleswig-haithabu.html

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June 2, 2020

There is so much to discover in and around Schleswig! The city at the western end of the loop is bursting with cultural highlights. But there are also idyllic, quiet spots and gems in Schleswig enough.
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On this tour you embark on an exciting tour of discovery by bike. Let's go at the train station. The

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