Best river trails in Geesthacht

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Explore the most popular river trails near Geesthacht with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Sachsenwald: Geesthach - Krabbenkamp
4.8 (13)·Easy·11.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#2 - On the Elbe from Geesthacht to Neu Darchau
1.9 (2)·Moderate·36.1 mi·Est. 11–12 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.
#3 - Round-trip bike tour: from Geesthacht to Junkernfeld
Moderate·46.7 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hr
#4 - Radwanderweg Herzogtum Lauenburg: Tour 21
Easy·18.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Tesperhude - Hamwarde - Gülzow - Schnakenbek - Hohes Elbufer - Tesperhude Signage only partially available
#5 - Schleuse Geesthacht - Zollenspieker - Olderhausen
Moderate·25.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Geesthacht?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Geesthacht is Round-trip bike tour: from Geesthacht to Junkernfeld. This trail is estimated to be 46.7 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Geesthacht?

Geesthacht: With an ascent of 629 ft, Radwanderweg Herzogtum Lauenburg: Tour 21 has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Round-trip bike tour: from Geesthacht to Junkernfeld with 547 ft of elevation gain.