Cycling Excursions Showcasing Lübeck's Scenic Beauty - #16 Edition
Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure in Lübeck, a city rich in history and natural beauty. This challenging loop tour offers a unique blend of urban sights and picturesque landscapes along the river Wakenitz, the "Amazon of the North".
Highlights of the Tour
The tour begins in Ratzeburg, easily accessible by public transportation, and leads you along the serene Wakenitz. Known for its peaceful waterside cycling paths, the area boasts panoramic views of the water landscape near the small Wakenitz bridge, small woods, and occasional slight hills.
Cycling further, you'll encounter Lübeck's medieval city gate, the Holstentor, an emblematic landmark that serves as a gateway to the old town. Exploring this area offers a feel of Lübeck's rich Hanseatic history, with Gothic architecture and vibrant city life.
The route then winds through Lübeck's cityscape, taking you past historic churches, old merchant houses, narrow streets, and waterfront promenades, offering an engaging cultural experience.
Characteristics of the Tour
This cycling route can be considered intermediate to challenging, depending on distance and terrain chosen. While Lübeck itself is mostly flat, the Wakenitz area may add some mild elevation or unpaved natural paths, making it more demanding than purely urban rides.
Expect a mix of paved urban cycling lanes and some natural trails, possibly with moderate ascents near viewpoints overlooking the river. The tour, named Wakenitz View and Holstentor, is approximately 61.4 km long and takes about 3 hours to complete.
Customising Your Experience
Though there are no officially named routes combining exactly these three points in the provided sources, Lübeck’s common cycling routes often include these landmarks. An experienced rider could create a custom loop starting at the Holstentor, heading northeast along the Wakenitz for views, and winding through the historic cityscape for a full experience.
For detailed route planning including difficulty, mapping apps like Komoot or local Lübeck tourism biking guides would be most useful to find precise distances, elevation changes, and surface types tailored to your cycling level.
Points of Interest
The tour includes a view of the small lake, the Trave, and passes by the Holstentor, a famous landmark in Lübeck. The loop tour also includes a balanced mix of nature and city, combining natural idyll with urban culture, and offering diverse landscapes. The tour ends in the historic heart of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, providing an excellent opportunity for a well-deserved hot drink in the old town.
[1] Komoot: www.komoot.com [3] Local Lübeck Tourism Biking Guides: www.luebeck-tourism.de
- The cycling route around Lübeck offers a blend of sports and sightseeing, as you pedal along the Wakenitz, passing the small lake, the Trave, and encountering landmarks like the Holstentor.
- For a custom cycling loop that includes views along the Wakenitz, historic city sightseeing, and a diverse landscape, consider using mapping apps like Komoot or local Lübeck tourism biking guides to plan your route.
