Geestmarsch — Lindewitt Hiking Marathon
IVV-/DVV-recognized popular sports event in the Geest
About Geestmarsch
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Discover the Geest — on foot or by bike
Lindewitt is located in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, in the transition zone between the North Frisian marshland and the rolling Schleswig Geest with its gentle hills, mixed forests, and moors. The landscape is a classic hiking area — and this is precisely where the Wanderfreunde Lindewitt e.V. organizes its Geestmarsch every year.
A club with 50 years of experience
Founded in 1974, the club currently has 156 members and organizes at least three hiking days a year, making it one of the reliable hiking clubs in Northern Germany. On the permanent hiking trail in Schafflund, hikers can cover 7 or 12 kilometers year-round, and weekly group hikes take place on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. The Geestmarsch is the club's annual highlight.
Disciplines and routes
Several routes are offered concurrently on both festival days:
- Marathon Hike 42 km (Saturday, start 7:00–8:00 AM) — the premier discipline through the Geest
- Popular Hike 20 km (both days)
- Bike Tour 5 km / 10 km / 30 km (both days)
All routes are IVV- and DVV-recognized — participants can fill their stamp cards. The club ensures good signage, refreshment stops along the way, and an appropriate pace.
More than sport — a community
What makes the Geestmarsch special is the combination of sport and camaraderie. 'Hiking allows everyone to take a break from everyday life,' as the club puts it. At the start and finish — the school grounds of the Schule am Wald, Flensburger Straße 2 — the club provides refreshments, seating, and a place to meet. In the state of Schleswig-Holstein, district of Schleswig-Flensburg, the Geestmarsch is one of the oldest popular hiking traditions.
Geestmarsch — edition 2026
The 2026 edition follows the proven program of the Wanderfreunde Lindewitt e.V. Start and finish are at the Schule am Wald on Flensburger Straße 2. The event is recognized by IVV and DVV — participants can fill their stamp cards.
Programme Geestmarsch 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Schule am Wald, Lindewitt
- Marathon Hike 42 km — Start 7:00–8:00 AM
- Popular Hike 20 km
- Bike Tours 5 km, 10 km, and 30 km
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Popular Hike 20 km
- Bike Tours 5 km, 10 km, and 30 km
All routes are IVV/DVV recognized. Refreshment stops along the way. Registration via wanderfreunde-lindewitt.de or at the start.
Highlights Geestmarsch 2026
Prices Geestmarsch 2026
Practical information — Geestmarsch
Getting there
By car via the A7 (Flensburg exit) or coming from Niebüll. By bus from Flensburg (lines of the district Schleswig-Flensburg).
Registration
Via Wanderfreunde Lindewitt e.V. — Phone 04604 989964, Email [email protected]. Spontaneous registration at the start is also possible.
Tip
Bring your stamp card for IVV/DVV scoring. Weather-appropriate gear and provisions are recommended (even though there are refreshment stops on the route).
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Where it takes place Geestmarsch
Schule am Wald
Flensburger Straße 2, 24969 Lindewitt