Best backpacking trails in Buxtehude

Stage C of the long-distance cycle route "Elberadweg", Lower Saxony. This section of the Elbe Cycle Route, which is one of Germany's most beautiful river cycle routes, begins in Grünendeich and ends in Ochsenwerder. In addition to several nature reserves, you also cycle through one of Germany's largest cities: Hamburg. There are places to stay overnight and places to stop for refreshments. This route runs on the left bank of the river Elbe. It is also possible to cycle on the eastern side...

Stage 3 of the Mönchsweg. After starting in Harsefeld, the third section of the Mönchsweg initially follows the floodplain northwards. It passes through the Aueniederung nature reserve and side valleys before the floodplain ends in a reservoir a few kilometres further on near Horneburg. From here, you follow the Lühe until it flows into the Elbe, which finally leads you to your destination for the day in Stade. Highlights: - St Catherine's Church in Bliedersdorf - Horneburg moated castle -...