Best backpacking trails in Elmshorn
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Elmshorn with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- Moderate·54.7 km·Est. 11–12 hr11th section of the official long-distance cycle route D-Route 1 along the North Sea coast of Germany The D-Route D1 leads from the Dutch border along the North Sea coast to the Danish border. The route generally runs along tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partially signposted with the D1 logo (half a wheel and "1" on a red background). There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route and also opportunities to shorten the tour by bus and...
- Moderate·62.6 km·Est. 13–14.5 hr3rd section of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of EuroVelo route EV3, a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, passing through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. The route is signposted almost continuously with the D7 logo (half a wheel with the number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting cycling through...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Elmshorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Elmshorn is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 3: Elmshorn - Hamburg. This trail is estimated to be 62.6 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Elmshorn?
Elmshorn: With an ascent of 525 m, Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 3: Elmshorn - Hamburg has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Nordseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 1) Etappe 11: Elmshorn - Brunsbüttel with 345 m of elevation gain.
