Best river trails in Lauenburg/ Elbe
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Explore the most popular river trails near Lauenburg/ Elbe 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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- 4.1 (10)·Moderate·34.4 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrPromising stage section on the Elbe, Schleswig-Holstein. The thirteenth stage of the Elbe Cycle Path leads from Lauenburg to Hamburg. In the villages there are rest stops and regional sights to be discovered again and again. Highlights: - Lauenburg castle tower - Old Town Hamburg - Hamburg HafenCity
- 4.9 (3)·Hard·23.1 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDiverse hike in Schleswig-Holstein. Partly the hike leads through adventurous and overgrown paths - so you should have surefootedness and some stamina for the almost 40km long hike. But the effort is worth it - on the Hohe Elbufer you have great views of the river and the surrounding landscape. Once in Lauenburg you can stroll along the Elbstrasse and end the day in one of the cafés and restaurants. The hike has the number 30 and is signposted with a yellow arrow. Highlights: - Downtown...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·74.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Beautiful cycle tour along the Elbe, Schleswig-Holstein From Lauenburg/Elbe, the route follows the course of the river on paved roads and paths via Bleckede, Hitzacker, Dömitz and Lenzen to Wittenberge. The sections along the Elbe that lead through the smaller villages in the region are particularly beautiful. Once in Wittenberge, there are refreshment stops and a train station to continue the journey by train. There are also various places to stop for refreshments along the...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·62.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Idyllic bike route along the Elbe meadows, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany The starting point of the route can be reached by train (Lauenburg train station) and is ideal for cycling enthusiasts from Hamburg. There are city buses (Pevestorf bus stop) at the end of the tour. The tour starts in the beautiful old town of the Duchy of Lauenburg and is particularly suitable for cyclists. It leads along the natural river landscape in the almost entirely flat biosphere reserve. Even during the focused...
- Moderate·70.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Historic cycle route from Lüneburg to Lübeck, Schleswig Holstein. The "Old Salt Road" cycle tour connects the old Hanseatic towns of Lüneburg in Lower Saxony and Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein. Valuable salt was transported to Lübeck along this route in the Middle Ages. Today, the historical theme trail introduces cyclists to the beauty of the Duchy of Lauenburg. For centuries, salt was considered one of the most important trade goods, to which the cities of Lüneburg and Lübeck owe their power...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Lauenburg/ Elbe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Lauenburg/ Elbe is Cycle Route along the Elbe: Lauenburg - Wittenberge. This trail is estimated to be 74.2 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Lauenburg/ Elbe?
Lauenburg/ Elbe: With an ascent of 5,311 ft, Cycle Route along the Elbe: Lauenburg - Wittenberge has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Alte Salzstraße with 4,219 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Lauenburg/ Elbe?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Lauenburg/ Elbe is High Elbe Bank with a 4.9-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Naturschutzgebiet Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg
- Naturschutzgebiet Dalbekschlucht
- Naturschutzgebiet Billetal
- Naturschutzgebiet Hahnheide
- Naturschutzgebiet Boberger Niederung
- Wasserpark Dove Elbe
- Biosphärenreservat Flusslandschaft Elbe - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Naturschutzgebiet Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal