Seeland: Circular Tour, Concordia Lake and Historic Sites

Seeland’s walking and cycling circular tour brings together the area’s landscapes, natural attractions and historic sites. Concordia Lake is another defining feature of the local area.

Through six districts on foot or by bike

The circular tour passes through six districts, linking landscapes, nature experiences and historic stops. Its landmarks include the Froser See bird sanctuary, the Selke River, the shoreline of Concordia Lake and a viewpoint in Schadeleben. The route thus ranges from protected nature and river scenery to the lakeshore and the viewpoint. Since the tour is described as suitable for both walking and cycling, you can consider the mode of transport and the route’s points of interest together when planning your trip.

Concordia Lake and its shores

Concordia Lake stretches between Schadeleben and Nachterstedt, with its northern beach area near Schadeleben. The circular tour also follows the shoreline. The lake is considered a large body of water suitable for tourism. If you plan to spend time at the lake, check current swimming and access options in advance. This allows you to make the lake a focus of your trip while also exploring the local circular tour for another perspective on the landscape.

Churches, a water tower and a castle along the circular tour

Stops on the circular tour include the collegiate church of St. Cyriacus and the historic water tower in Frose. It also highlights Hoym Castle and St. John’s Church along the route. This cultural focus encompasses a range of buildings: two churches, a water tower and a castle. If you would rather focus on historic sites than on the landscape and lakeshore when planning your trip, these names offer a different way to explore the Seeland circular tour.

More topics in the wider Salzland district destination

The wider Salzland district destination is also home to another archaeological highlight: the Pömmelte Ring Sanctuary. It is a reconstruction of a cult site more than 4,000 years old. The 115-metre-wide complex consists of wooden rings of palisades, pits and ramparts, and can be viewed from a nine-metre-high observation platform. The Ring Sanctuary is freely accessible year-round, except during certain events. Free parking and accessible toilets are available.

The cycling routes in the Salzland district can also be distinguished by their length and course. The 3-Rivers Cycle Route is a day trip of around 36 kilometres between Ilberstedt and Hohenerxleben, following the Bode, Saale and Wipper rivers. The Bode Cycle Route crosses the Salzland district for about 51 kilometres, passing through floodplain landscapes, historic towns and villages. One route offers a day trip with named start and end points and rivers, while the other describes a longer journey through varied landscapes and places.

For more regional cultural attractions, the Salzland district is represented by six stops in five towns on the Romanesque Road. The Town and Mining Museum in Staßfurt presents the town’s history, as well as salt production by evaporation and the potash industry.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Schadeleben, Friedrichsaue, Aschersleben, Könnern, Barby, Hecklingen, Calbe, Plötzkau.

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