Best river trails in Hamburg
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Explore the most popular river trails in Hamburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (305)·Easy·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking or jogging route on the Alster, Hamburg. The circular along the banks of the Alster is ideal for jogging or simply for a stroll in the Alster Park. If you don't want to look at the app in between, you can use the half-kilometer stones as a guide. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Outer Alster - Alster Park - nice places to stop
- 4.4 (88)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular walk along the Alster, Hamburg Probably one of the most popular circular walks in Hamburg. The route suggested here takes about 3 hours. Starting at Jungfernstieg, it goes once around the Inner and Outer Alster. This famous city walk in the countryside leads past many of the Hanseatic city's sights, including Jungfernstieg and the picturesque Bellevue waterfront promenade. It also goes to the town hall, the Hamburg Kunsthalle and Mönckebergstraße in the city centre. The...
- 4.5 (84)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular and refreshing hike in Hamburg. The magnificent Alsterwanderweg follows the course of the Alster and offers great opportunities for hiking, cycling and relaxing. The section begins at the Ratsmühlendammbrücke near the Klein Borstel train station. It then goes under the shady canopy of leaves along the course of the Alster. There are restaurants to stop off at at the start and end points. The path ends near the Poppenbüttel train station. Highlights of the tour: - Mühlen pond -...
- 4.3 (51)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful circular route through Hamburg. The start is at the Landungsbrücken right next to the S-Bahn station. The tour takes in many of the harbour city's sights: Binnenalster, charming bridges, St. Nikolai Museum and HafenCity. And of course there are numerous restaurants and bakeries with coffee and Franzbrötchen. Highlights: - Hamburg harbour - Art gallery - Museum of Illusions - Traditional ship harbour
- 4.5 (46)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular city walk in Hamburg. Hamburg shows its green side on this circular route. The route crosses several parks belonging to the historic "Planten un Blomen" complex, including the Old Botanical Gardens and the ramparts. A visit to the Museum of Hamburg History, which is just a stone's throw from the starting point of the route (St. Pauli stop), provides a nice contrast to the blooming flowers and tropical plants. Highlights of the walk: - Park "Planten un Blomen" ("Plants and...
- 4.0 (19)·Moderate·18.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular cycle route along the Alster in Hamburg. The Alsterwanderweg is very popular with cyclists as well as walkers. This section of the cycle tour leads from the shopping centre in Poppenbüttel along the Alster valley to Hamburg city centre. Attractive residential neighbourhoods, numerous bridge crossings, quiet parks and forest sections make this tour quite varied. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. The route ends at the Alsterpavillon in the centre of...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·60.8 kmRoute of the Hamburg Mammut Marsch ("Mammoth March") in 2023. The route of the "Mammut Marsch"passes many of Hamburg's sights. Hafen-City, various parks, the Outer Alster lake and views of the harbour await. When running outside of the event day, it is essential to observe the road traffic regulations. Highlights: - Community running experience - Hamburg sights - Views of the Elbe and the harbour
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·43 km·Est. 10–11 hrExciting, challenging tour in Hamburg. This is the route of the Hamburg Marathon 2017, please note the road traffic regulations. It is possible that some parts of this route have been closed especially for the marathon and are now integrated back into normal road traffic. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Elbe - Outer Alster & Alster - Hamburg City Park - Eppendorf Moor - Eppendorf Park - Oak Park - Alster foreland - Old Botanical Garden
- 4.1 (143)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrThis is the official route of the Hamburg mega march by night 2022. To give you an initial overview of the route of the Hamburg mega march at night, you will find all the relevant information here so that you never lose sight of the route. Click through the tabs to see all the important information. The waypoints, in particular, give you information about the starting point, the refreshment stations, and the destination. You will also find out where there are points along the route that are...
- 4.0 (26)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis modern and maritime urban circuit leads through Europe’s largest inner-city urban development project directly on the Elbe. The path explores the architecturally stunning HafenCity, following a diverse mixture of wide riverside promenades, floating pontoons, and urban squares. A central highlight is the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg’s iconic landmark, along with the contrast between the historic Speicherstadt (UNESCO World Heritage) and the futuristic glass facades of the new districts. The...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Hamburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Hamburg is Hamburg to Berlin. This trail is estimated to be 378.5 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Hamburg?
Hamburg: With an ascent of 4,369 m, Heidschnuckenweg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Hamburg to Berlin with 4,203 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Hamburg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Hamburg is Megamarsch Hamburg 50/12 at Night 2022 with a 4.1-star rating from 143 reviews.
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