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Groß Sarau

Welcome to Groß Sarau, a charming destination in the Duchy of Lauenburg, Germany. This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your stay here.

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Attractions in Groß Sarau


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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 897.7 km
Duration 210:00 h
Ascent 1,115 m
Descent 1,117 m

The German section of the international coastal trail E9 Atlantic-Baltic alternates between running along the coast and inland without significant ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Lauenburg
Ice Age route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.6 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 118 m
Descent 115 m

The hilly landscape of the Duchy of Lauenburg with its lakes, moors, and alder copses was shaped by the Vistula Ice Age about 20,000 years ago.

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
Bicycle Rides · Lauenburg
Ratzeburg lake bike route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 109 m

The 26 km long bike route takes you once around the Ratzeburg Lake.

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
Map / On the Drägerweg to Ratzeburg and onward to Lake Küchensee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.9 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 80 m

From Lübeck to Lake Ratzeburg. This approximately 34 km long bike route can definitely be covered in half a day, but it is better suited as a day ...

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from Stefan Gehrhardt,   Lübeck und Travemünde Marketing GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Schleswig-Holstein
ADAC border tour – From Lübeck to Ratzeburg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 106.7 km
Duration 7:20 h
Ascent 240 m
Descent 240 m

This 107 km long stage bike route leads from (almost) the Baltic Sea onto an island but never touches the sea, which makes it all the more ...

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Hiking Trail · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Ratzeburg Lake (east shore)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 29 m
Descent 32 m

Hike along the east shore of the large Ratzeburg Lake to the Rothenhusen ferry house

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from Willem aus Hamburg,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Lauenburg
Iron Curtain Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 160.8 km
Duration 10:55 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 350 m

The Iron Curtain Trail is part of a Europe-wide route from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea. The total length is about 7,650 km, the section in ...

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 1 m
Descent 1 m

In its decades-long seclusion along the former border, a small pristine natural wonder has been preserved at the dammed Wakenitz, between Lake ...

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from Frank Strauß & Familie,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 27 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 116 m

Great hike through the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park! Very varied with the towns of Mölln and Ratzeburg as well as the many lakes on this route, ...

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from Wafer,   Community
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Geographically, Groß Sarau lies on the shores of Lake Ratzeburg and is surrounded by picturesque forests. This idyllic location makes it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Sights relevant to tourism include the 12th century St. Johannis Church and the nearby Ratzeburg Cathedral. A visit to Reinbek Castle is also definitely worthwhile.

Cultural highlights include the annual Kultursommer festival with concerts and theatre performances, as well as the traditional fishermen's festival on the lakeside.

In terms of culinary delights, Groß Sarau has a lot to offer - be sure to try the regional specialities such as Labskaus or Rote Grütze!

The best outdoor activities can vary depending on the season: In summer, a boat trip on the lake is a good idea, or a relaxing day at the lido; in winter, it's great to go ice skating on the frozen lake or skiing in the nearby surroundings.

But even if the weather is bad, there are plenty of options: visit the Museum of Art and Cultural History in Ratzeburg, for example, or take a trip to nearby Hamburg.

Wherever your interests lie - Groß Sarau is definitely worth a trip. We hope this guide will help you plan your stay and enjoy the beauty of this place!

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  • April 28, 2026
    Steven King 
    Wunderschöne kleine Tour um den landschaftlich einmaligen See, den man allerdings nur auf dem Westufer gut sehen kann, da der Weg im Osten einige 100m vom Ufer entfernt verläuft, immerhin auch idyllisch durch das naturbelassene Grüne Band, das ehemalige deutsch-deutsche Grenzgebiet. Rast in Ratzeburg mit Dombesichtigung lohnt sich
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    Written April 28, 2026
  • April 23, 2026
    Paul Brown 
    April 23, 2026
    Nice ride but route has changed, need to do some map reading to find your way.
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    Written April 23, 2026
  • June 06, 2024
    DORO Ströhmann
    June 05, 2024
    schöne Runde - aber Achtung: in Wakenitz muss man ca 50 m nach der Brücke Richtung Bootsanleger fahren - also dem Radweg folgen. Die Beschreibung der Route führt in eine gesperrte Kleingartenanlage
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    Written June 06, 2024
  • June 14, 2022
    Marius. R.
    June 11, 2022
    Wir sind über den "Amazonas des Nordens", die Wakenitz, von Lübeck aus mit dem Schiff nach Rothenhusen gekommen und haben in Ratzeburg nach der Einkehr in der "Fischerstube" den Zug zurück genommen. Ein schöner Tagesausflug mit Einkehr- und Bademöglichkeiten auf dem Weg! Leider läuft man nicht die ganze Zeit am Seeufer, oft ist ein Waldstück dazwischen und das Ufer ist oft privat...
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    Written June 14, 2022
  • June 27, 2021
    Finn Bening 
    June 27, 2021
    Selbstbewertung zu Testzwecken
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    Written June 27, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Big summer bike tour XL
  • May 23, 2021
    Nele vW 
    Nicht so gut für Stadträder. Ansonsten absolut prima
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    Written May 23, 2021
  • August 30, 2020
    Helge S.
    August 29, 2020
    Abwechslungsreich. Teilweise ist die wegqualität fordernd. Der Weg zu 99% abseits des Strassenverkehrs. Es gibt ein Ministück Dorfstrasse und in Ratzeburg auf Fahraddwegen entlang der Strasse. Wir sind mit 6 Jährigen gefahren. Man muss ab und an mal eine Steigung hochschieben mit Kindern aber das macht gar nichts. Am östlichen Seeufer etwas fordernd. Im Westen geht es in der Tat eine Strecke durch den Schild. Ich fand das nicht nachteilhaft. Viel Wald. Ab und an tolle Blicke. Hoch und runter. Schlechte Wege gute Wege.
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    Written August 30, 2020
  • March 14, 2017
    Daniel Seekamp
    Vor einigen Jahren wurde der E6 im Wendland großräumig verlegt. Die gezeigte Strecke entspricht daher nicht mehr der Markierung vor Ort. Im Übrigen kann ich den E6 gerade im Wendland wärmstens empfehlen.
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    Written March 14, 2017

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