The most beautiful bike tours to bathing lakes around Hamburg

🚴‍♂️ The most beautiful bike tours to bathing lakes around Hamburg

Why is it worth it?

Cycling combined with a refreshing swim turns a trip into a real experience – ideal for families, friends, or solo travelers. Our tours start directly at Happy Bikes (Schultzweg 7) in Hamburg.

Tips in advance

• equipment: Bicycle, lock, swimwear & towel, provisions, water, sunscreen
• Security: Helmet, breakdown tool, enough fluids
• Check information: Opening hours, water quality, public transport connections
• Route selection: Avoid busy roads, use green cycle paths

1. Öjendorfer See (approx. 18 km)

route: Schultzweg 7 → Öjendorfer See (south beach)
Google Maps link:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Schultzweg+7,+Hamburg/Öjendorfer+See,+Driftredder+22117+Hamburg
Highlights: sandy beach, playground, kiosk, barbecue areas, quiet parkland

2. Allermöher Lake & Lake Hinterm Horn (approx. 25 km)

route: Schultzweg 7 → Allermöher See
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Schultzweg+7,+Hamburg/Allermöher+See,+Hamburg
Then continue to Lake Hinterm Horn
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Allermöher+See,+Hamburg/See+Hinterm+Horn,+Hamburg
Highlights: Dove-Elbe cycle path, green dike landscape, suitable for SUP/canoeing

3. Boberger See (approx. 22 km)

route: Schultzweg 7 → Boberger See
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Schultzweg+7,+Hamburg/Boberger+See,+Boberger+Furt+50+Hamburg
Highlights: Natural and sandy beach, nudist area, dune hike, lake with good water quality

4. Hohendeicher See (approx. 28 km)

route: Schultzweg 7 → Hohendeicher See
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Schultzweg+7,+Hamburg/Hohendeicher+See+Hamburg
Highlights: Large landscape lake, sandy beach, water sports, kiosk, idyllic Elbe dike route

5. Großensee (approx. 38 km + e-bike or train)

Route by bike/train: Schultzweg → Hamburg Central Station → Ahrensburg → Großensee
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ahrensburg/22946+Großensee,+Germany
Highlights: Clear lakes, beach, snack bar, nature camping & circular trail

6. Lake Lanzer See (approx. 33 km + public transport)

route: Schultzweg → Hamburg Central Station → Subway/Bus → Lanzer See
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Schultzweg+7,+Hamburg/Lanzer+See
Highlights: Quiet quarry lake, campsite with water slide, lots of nature

7. Tonteichbad (Wohltorf) (approx. 33 km + S-Bahn)

route: Schultzweg → Hamburg Central Station → S-Bahn to Wohltorf → Tonteichbad
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Wohltorf/Tonteichbad,+Am+Tonteich+35,+Wohltorf
Highlights: Former clay pit, diving boards, children's area, shaded picnic areas

Overview of lakes & routes

Practical information

• Blue-green algae check (e.g. at HH-Wasserinfos)
• Security: Pay attention to banks and currents, especially on the Dove‑Elbe
• Refreshment points: Grills, kiosks, toilets are available differently depending on the lake
• Mobile MixFor longer distances, an e-bike or a combination with a train/suburban train is worthwhile.

Conclusion

Hamburg is home to beautiful swimming lakes that are perfect for day trips by bike. Whether urban and family-friendly or close to nature and quiet – there's something for everyone. Work, read, sweat, splash – and return home with cool memories!

If you don’t have a bike for a tour to the lake, in our Bike rental you get great bikes seven days a week.