Best forest trails in Geesthacht

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#1 - MTB tour near Geesthacht
5.0 (2)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
#2 - Sachsenwald: Geesthach - Krabbenkamp
4.8 (13)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#3 - Geesthacht: Pumped storage power plant and Haferberg
4.6 (3)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#4 - Forest tour on Haferberg
4.8 (2)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#5 - Haferberg Loop
4.0 (4)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#6 - On the Elbe from Geesthacht to Neu Darchau
1.9 (2)·Moderate·36.2 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hr
Nice tour in Schleswig-Holstein. You can easily travel by train for this beautiful stretch of the Elbe and start the tour at Geesthacht train station. The Elbe is one of the last near-natural river landscapes in Central Europe and is home to numerous unique animal and plant species.
#7 - Schleuse Geesthacht - Zollenspieker - Olderhausen
Moderate·25.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
This tour combines two cycle paths. North of the Elbe, the route follows the Elbe cycle path on the old marsh railway embankment. South of the Elbe, you follow the Ilmenau cycle path to Olderhausen. From here you cycle along the B404 back to Geesthacht. From Zollenspieker, you can then take the ferry across the Elbe to Hoopte. It is advisable to check the ferry times in advance.
#8 - Radwanderweg Herzogtum Lauenburg: Tour 21
Easy·18.1 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
Tesperhude - Hamwarde - Gülzow - Schnakenbek - Hohes Elbufer - Tesperhude Signage only partially available

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Geesthacht?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Geesthacht is On the Elbe from Geesthacht to Neu Darchau. This trail is estimated to be 36.1 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Geesthacht?

Geesthacht: With an ascent of 1,030 ft, MTB tour near Geesthacht has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Radwanderweg Herzogtum Lauenburg: Tour 21 with 629 ft of elevation gain.