Best beach trails in Cuxhaven
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Explore the most popular beach trails near Cuxhaven 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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- 4.4 (24)·Easy·8.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk or cycle tour in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. This beautiful route in Cuxhaven leads along the coast. It can be done by bike or on foot. Along the way there are beautiful views and several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Side trip to the Kugelbake (optional) - Old love - Sea views - Beach promenade
- 4.6 (22)·Easy·9.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike near Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. This beautiful coastal walk past the famous Cuxhaven Kugelbake can be shortened or extended as desired, for example by walking back to the starting point from Duhnen. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the sea - Kugelbake - Grimmershörn Bay
- 4.0 (18)·Easy·11.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular route on the North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany This route leads to the nature reserve Duhner Heide, which is well worth seeing, and directly to the magnificent North Sea. Start is in Duhnen, a beautiful district of the North Sea resort of Cuxhafen. The breathtaking view of the impressive Wadden Sea can be enjoyed from the viewing platform. Refreshments are possible in Duhnen and Sahlenburg. The start is at the Duhner Allee parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Sea...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·20.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular bike tour near Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. Fresh sea wind blowing in your face, well-developed bike paths and side roads with little traffic, several ports, endless beaches and sea views - this bike tour offers everything you could expect from a tour of the North Sea. Especially from the former pier "Alte Liebe" you can enjoy great views. Of course, you also pass Cuxhaven's landmark, the almost 30 m high, wooden Kugelbake. Highlights of the tour: - Castle Ritzebuettel - Cuxhaven - Fort...
- 4.2 (11)·Easy·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed loop trail near Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony. Great views of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, an idyllic forest and a no less beautiful nature reserve await hikers on this relaxed route near Cuxhaven. You also walk past the Finkenmoor, a small moor lake with varied flora and fauna. Highlights of the hike: - Wernerwald - Sea views - Kuestenheide nature reserve - Finkenmoor
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·56.8 km·Est. 11–12 hrScenic cycle tour along the Elbe, Lower Saxony. This stage of the beautiful Elbe Cycle Route starts at the mouth of the Elbe in Cuxhaven and ends upstream in Freiburg. The Elbe Cycle Path is not only one of the most popular long-distance cycle routes in Germany, but also one of the best developed cycle paths. This route runs along the left bank of the Elbe. It is also possible to cycle on the eastern side (right bank). There are places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation. ...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·64.1 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrStage 1 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The first stage of D-Route 9 starts at the mouth of the Elbe in Cuxhaven and leads through the Wadden Sea National Park, where you can spot numerous birds and other animals. The route continues along the coast through Bremerhaven to the stage finish in Nordenham. Highlights: - Kugelbarke Cuxhaven - Wadden Sea National Park - Wurster coast - Bremerhaven: historic lighthouse (1854), Mayor Smidt Memorial Church, German Maritime Museum
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular mudflat hiking trail in the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park. This official tidal flat hiking trail connects the German mainland with the island of Neuwerk. Please note: This route can only be walked at low tide (check the tidal calendar and make sure you allow enough time!) This tour is best undertaken with experienced mudflat walkers so that the walk is a relaxed experience and everyone's safety is guaranteed. Alternatively, you can also take a cosy carriage ride through the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Cuxhaven?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Cuxhaven is Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9. This trail is estimated to be 1,234.0 km long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Cuxhaven?
Cuxhaven: With an ascent of 19,820 m, Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9 has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Nordseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 1) Etappe 8: Cuxhaven - Stade with 558 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Cuxhaven?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Cuxhaven is Weser - Romantische Straße: D-Route 9 with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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- Grimmershörn-Bucht
- Anfang / Ende Weserradweg
- Fort Kugelbake
- Hamburger Leuchtturm
- Wohnmobilstellplatz "Fährhafen"
- Alte Liebe
- Ritzebüttler Schleusenpriel
- Campingplatz Am Bäderring
- Campingplatz Wernerwald
- Sahlenburger Strand
- Kugelbake
- Fort Kugelbake
- Gaffelschoner Hermine
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Finck
- Windsemaphor
- Schloss Ritzebüttel
- Rettungsschiff Swantje
- Anfang / Ende Elberadweg
- Altenbrucher Kanal
- Neuer Fischereihafen