Schaalsee Canal – Farchau Mill loop from Maura und Krukenbek

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Schaalsee Canal – Farchau Mill loop from Maura und Krukenbek

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Schaalsee Canal – Farchau Mill loop from Maura und Krukenbek

01:40

25.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Maura und Krukenbek

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.37 km

Schaalseekanal

Lake

8.75 km

Schaalsee Canal

Highlight • River

The approximately 6 km long Schaalseekanal is a popular water hiking trail, as it connects the Ratzeburg lake with the Schaalsee. It is also a power plant canal for the Farchau hydropower plant.

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8.86 km

Schaalsee Canal

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So beautiful there! The path leads off to the Farchauer Mill!

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9.75 km

Farchauer Mill Hotel & Restaurant

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The Hotel-Restaurant Farchauer Mühle is located in the Schmilau district directly on Lake Küchen. Boat trips are possible from the hotel's own boat and bathing jetty. The city center of Ratzeburg is about three kilometers away.

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10.2 km

Farchau Mill

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Very nice mill...

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14.5 km

View of Lake Ratzeburg

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Nice vantage point on the Ratzeburger See. This is a good place to take a little break.

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15.8 km

View of Ratzeburg Cathedral

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The Ratzeburg Cathedral is picturesquely situated on a hill above the lake.

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17.4 km

Salemer Weg — tree-lined cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On the way to Berlin a nice car-free route between trees and in the forest, highly recommended!

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20.4 km

Avenue of Old Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This avenue leads to the forest 🌳 and is almost car-free

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.78 km

3.94 km

2.69 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.86 km

1.53 km

1.09 km

868 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

7°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 6, 2024,TrikeTour Ratzeburg, Salem Hof Kaiser und zurück

You should stay at home on Mondays.😤
Everything is closed!!!🤬

Well, the paths were good to top class.
The weather held up and exercise is always good. 😉

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