Blücher Oak Memorial – Valley area of the Schwartau loop from Ratekau

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Ratekau

Blücher Oak Memorial – Valley area of the Schwartau loop from Ratekau

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Blücher Oak Memorial – Valley area of the Schwartau loop from Ratekau

01:35

5.96km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwartautal und Curauer Moor

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Blücher Oak Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1806, General Blucher surrendered to this French oak to Marshal Bernadotte, who later became King of Sweden.

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3.05 km

Medieval Slavic Castle Site in Riesebusch

Highlight • Historical Site

The small hill is the rest of the outer bailey of the high medieval castle in the Riesebusch.

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3.15 km

Valley area of the Schwartau

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The floodplain of the Schwartau presents itself generously, as a large, fairly untouched meadow with the species-typical inhabitants such as bulrush and sedge.

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4.40 km

Schwartau Valley and Curau Moor Natural Forest

Highlight • Forest

The direct line has some root stages to offer, which can be dropped but all can also be driven. If you want to take it a bit more leisurely, you …

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5.84 km

Restaurant Blüchereiche

Highlight • Restaurant

Unfortunately, the restaurant is currently closed, but if it opens again, it is definitely worth a visit. It is easily accessible and still in the middle of the forest. And …

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5.96 km

End point

Bus stop

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