Wakenitz – Path by the lake near Rothenhusen loop from Utecht

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Wakenitz – Path by the lake near Rothenhusen loop from Utecht

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Wakenitz – Path by the lake near Rothenhusen loop from Utecht

01:24

5.47km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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136 m

Wakenitz

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Otters, kingfishers ...
Pure nature!

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236 m

Rothenhusen Pier (Am Fährhaus)

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At the end of a hike and after a delicious snack in the old ferry house, this is the starting point for the return trip by boat to Ratzeburg without stopping.

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362 m

Wooden dock on the north shore of Ratzeburger See

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A really beautiful jetty on the north bank of the Ratzeburg lake.

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661 m

Path by the lake near Rothenhusen

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A highway with moderate traffic 🤗

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801 m

View of Ratzeburger See from Schanzenberg Sailing Base

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Schanzenberg sailing base with a wonderful view of Lake Ratzeburg in every season.

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2.76 km

View of Lake Ratzeburg

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This jetty is worth a detour because of the great view!

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2.80 km

Groß Sarau Bathing Spot

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Lake Ratzeburg has numerous, well-maintained swimming spots, definitely a highlight for hikers if the weather is good.

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5.43 km

Wakenitz Arch Bridge

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With Rothenhusen jetty.
Timetables are available here: schiffahrt-ratzeburg.de/index.php/fahrplan.html

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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

859 m

448 m

318 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

953 m

385 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2022,Der Ratzeburger See bei Groß Sarau 4.9.2022

On the way back to our hotel we made a detour to Lake Ratzeburg. This sea route is certainly very popular with cyclists. Hikers only have to go there and back, otherwise the route will be very long. Most of the lake properties here are private and often have limited lake views.

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