Best beach trails in Elmshorn
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Explore the most popular beach 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
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrRelaxing long-distance hike in Schleswig-Holstein. The Krückau hiking trail runs parallel to the European long-distance hiking trail E9 and follows the course of the Krückau in sections. You can easily travel to and from Barmstedt Brunnenstraße station by train. There are cosy places to stop for refreshments at both the start and finish. Highlights: - Elmshorn bathing park - Krückaupark - Castle island and Rantzau Castle
- 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 beach trail in Elmshorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Elmshorn is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 3: Elmshorn - Hamburg. This trail is estimated to be 62.6 km long.
Which beach 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 beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Nordseeküsten-Radweg (D-Route 1) Etappe 11: Elmshorn - Brunsbüttel with 345 m of elevation gain.