Hamburg City Challenge
22.4kmLength
400mElevation gain
5.5–6hrEstimated time
Circular
The big City Challenge Hamburg offers an insight into the city, where many corners of Hamburg are discovered on the tour. The circuit starts at the Elbphilharmonie and ends there again. Along the route, beautiful places such as Hafencity, Sternschanze and Altona Old Town with all their facets will be discovered. . Using puzzle booklet and keen senses, all 13 checkpoints that are now waiting will be reached at the tour.
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Top sights
Venusgarten
Garden
Parksee
Lake
Övelgönne
Beach
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Attraction
Alter Schwede
Attraction
Flut 1962
Attraction
Japanisches Teehaus
Attraction
Flut 1976
Attraction
Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen - St. 10
Viewpoint
Hauptquartier der Pfefferkörner (Staffeln 1–4)
Attraction
Wasserorgel
Attraction
Buchenbaum
Viewpoint
Hamburg Dungeon
Attraction
Church of St. Michael
Attraction
Miniature Wonderland
Attraction
Speicherstadt
Attraction
Laeiszhalle Musikhalle Hamburg
Building
Flut 1962
Attraction
Döns
Attraction
Krameramtsstuben
Attraction
Altonaer Balkon
Viewpoint
Davidwache
Attraction
Heckengarten
Garden
Wasserpistolen
Attraction
The 1976 flood
Attraction
Wohnhaus Kranführer ("Mäuseburg")
Building
Lawaetz-Haus
Building
Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen
Viewpoint
Park Fiction
Attraction
St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel
Attraction
Plaza
Viewpoint
St. Pauli
Caravan site
Reeperbahn
Attraction
Hafenpolizeiwache No 2
Attraction
Top sights
Venusgarten
Garden
Parksee
Lake
Övelgönne
Beach
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Attraction
Alter Schwede
Attraction
Flut 1962
Attraction
Japanisches Teehaus
Attraction
Flut 1976
Attraction
Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen - St. 10
Viewpoint
Hauptquartier der Pfefferkörner (Staffeln 1–4)
Attraction
Wasserorgel
Attraction
Buchenbaum
Viewpoint
Hamburg Dungeon
Attraction
Church of St. Michael
Attraction
Miniature Wonderland
Attraction
Speicherstadt
Attraction
Laeiszhalle Musikhalle Hamburg
Building
Flut 1962
Attraction
Döns
Attraction
Krameramtsstuben
Attraction
Altonaer Balkon
Viewpoint
Davidwache
Attraction
Heckengarten
Garden
Wasserpistolen
Attraction
The 1976 flood
Attraction
Wohnhaus Kranführer ("Mäuseburg")
Building
Lawaetz-Haus
Building
Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen
Viewpoint
Park Fiction
Attraction
St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel
Attraction
Plaza
Viewpoint
St. Pauli
Caravan site
Reeperbahn
Attraction
Hafenpolizeiwache No 2
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 22.4-km circular trail near Hamburg, Hamburg. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Hamburg City Challenge?
Expected weather for Hamburg City Challenge for the next 5 days is:
- Tue 22 September - 17.1 degrees/foggy
- Wed 23 September - 15.1 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 16.2 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 18.1 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 21.1 degrees/clear
Where is Hamburg City Challenge located?
Hamburg City Challenge is a trail located in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
How hard is Hamburg City Challenge?
Hamburg City Challenge is considered a moderate hike that covers 22.4 km, with an elevation gain of 400 m. It takes about 5.5–6 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Hamburg City Challenge?
Hamburg City Challenge is considered a moderate hike that covers 22.4 km, with an elevation gain of 400 m. It takes about 5.5–6 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Hamburg City Challenge a circular?
Hamburg City Challenge is a circular trail that covers 22.4 km, with an elevation gain of 400 m. It takes about 5.5–6 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Hamburg City Challenge?
Hamburg City Challenge is a circular trail that covers 22.4 km, with an elevation gain of 400 m. It takes about 5.5–6 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Hamburg City Challenge?
Dogs may be allowed on Hamburg City Challenge. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there lakes at Hamburg City Challenge?
Yes, Hamburg City Challenge is near Parksee.
Are there beaches at Hamburg City Challenge?
Yes, Hamburg City Challenge is near Övelgönne.
Are there scenic views at Hamburg City Challenge?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Hamburg City Challenge features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen - St. 10, Buchenbaum, Altonaer Balkon, Geschichts- und Kulturpfad Othmarschen and Plaza.
Is Hamburg City Challenge paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Hamburg City Challenge is partially paved.
Are there forests at Hamburg City Challenge?
Yes, Hamburg City Challenge is a forest trail.
Last updated on 20 September 2026 at 00:56 GMT+0