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EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6 cycle route

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6 is a cycle route of 36.5 km from Dömitz. Along the way you'll find 48 benches and 1 public toilet.

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EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6
Grenzturm · after 24.6 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 36.5 km
  • ± 2:25 h
  • ↑ 5 m · ↓ 5 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • International route
  • Colour of the signs
  1. Start in Dömitz

    0 km
  2. 2.2 km · 6 benches

    ehem. Grenzturm

    2.2 km

    Observation tower

  3. 186 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    2.4 km
  4. 22.2 km · 37 benches

    Grenzturm

    24.6 km

    Observation tower

  5. 260 m

    Observation tower

    24.8 km

    Observation tower

  6. 11.7 km · 3 benches

    Finish

    36.5 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 34.1 kmBetween 2.4 km and 36.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

3 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Observation tower: ehem. Grenzturm

    Observation tower · after 2.2 km

  • Grenzturm
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    Observation tower · after 24.6 km

  • Observation tower: Observation tower

    Observation tower · after 24.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 5 m
Down
↓ 5 m
Highest point
22 m
Lowest point
15 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

36.5 km in total
  • Track: 17.2 km
  • Path: 13.4 km
  • Busy road: 5 km
  • Cycle path: 450 m
  • Street: 75 m
  • Unknown: 353 m

Surfaces

36.5 km in total
  • Gravel: 20.8 km
  • Asphalt: 12.9 km
  • Paved: 1.8 km
  • Unknown: 1 km

About the cycle route EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6 is a cycle route of 36.5 km that starts in Dömitz. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass ehem. Grenzturm (after 2.2 km), Grenzturm (after 24.6 km) and Observation tower (after 24.8 km).

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 5 m in total and descend 5 m. Allow ± 2:25 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (17.2 km), path (13.4 km) and busy road (5 km). Of the surface, 20.8 km gravel and 12.9 km asphalt. For 1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 48 benches and 1 public toilet. The longest stretch without a toilet is 34.1 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - Inner German part

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Festung DömitzFestung DömitzAttraction · 231 m from the route
  2. 2SchwedenschanzeSchwedenschanzeArchaeological site · 746 m from the route
  3. 3Vietzer SchanzeVietzer SchanzeArchaeological site · 784 m from the route
  4. 4GrenzturmGrenzturmObservation tower · 995 m from the route
  5. 5Burg LenzenBurg LenzenCastle · 1.4 km from the route
  6. 6Woodhenge am HasenbergWoodhenge am HasenbergAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  7. 7Schloss GadowSchloss GadowCastle · 4.8 km from the route
  8. 8Bockwindmühle WanzerBockwindmühle WanzerAttraction · 5 km from the route
  9. 9Schloss GartowSchloss GartowCastle · 5.2 km from the route
  10. 10Klaus-Bahlsen-TurmKlaus-Bahlsen-TurmObservation tower · 5.7 km from the route
  11. 11KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 8.8 km from the route
  12. 12Grenzlandmuseum SchnackenburgMuseum · 127 m from the route
  13. 13Jüdischer FriedhofMemorial · 224 m from the route
  14. 14Aussichtsturm SchnackenburgObservation tower · 368 m from the route
  15. 15Aussichtsturm LangendorfObservation tower · 499 m from the route
  16. 16Höhbeck Aussichtsturm SchwedenschanzeObservation tower · 799 m from the route
  17. 17Observation towerObservation tower · 1.6 km from the route
  18. 18Jahn-GedenkstätteMuseum · 2.9 km from the route
  19. 19Beluga-DreieckAttraction · 3 km from the route
  20. 20BelugaAttraction · 3 km from the route
  21. 21Observation towerObservation tower · 3.1 km from the route
  22. 22Ehemaliger GrenzwachturmObservation tower · 3.9 km from the route
  23. 23Observation towerObservation tower · 4.8 km from the route
  24. 24Grenzturm BömenzienObservation tower · 5.4 km from the route
  25. 25Rudower SeeblickObservation tower · 6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6?

EuroVelo 13 - Iron Curtain Trail - part 6 is 36.5 km long. Allow ± 2:25 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Dömitz.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 5 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 34.1 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass ehem. Grenzturm, Grenzturm and Observation tower.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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