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·8.7 mi·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 parts. You can take the train to and from the Barmstedt Brunnenstrasse train station. There are cozy places to stop for refreshments at both the start and destination. Highlights: - Elmshorn bathing park - Krückau Park - Castle Island and Rantzau Castle
- Moderate·34 mi·Est. 11–12 hr11th partial stage 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 is usually on paved roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle path is partially signposted with the D1 logo (half a wheel and "1" on a red background). Along the route there are numerous rest stops and opportunities to shorten the tour by bus and train. Highlights: - idyllic...
- Moderate·38.9 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hr3rd partial stage of the official long-distance cycle route pilgrims route (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, which runs as a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and thus through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. Almost all of the route is signposted with the D7 logo (half wheel with number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting...
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 38.9 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Elmshorn?
Elmshorn: With an ascent of 1,722 ft, 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 1,131 ft of elevation gain.