Best river trails in Wedel
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Explore the most popular river trails near Wedel 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
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·12.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis trail connects the town of Wedel with the urban district of Altona through a series of parks and residential areas along the high bank of the Elbe. The course passes through the English landscape garden of Jenischpark, known for its ancient oak trees and expansive meadows. Architectural landmarks include the Jenisch House and the dense development of the Blankenese stairs district. The path structure comprises paved walkways, cobblestone stairs, and compacted gravel tracks within the...
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in Schleswig-Holstein. The starting point for this hike is Wedel railway station. The destination is Blankenese and as Blankenese station is close by, it is easy to get to and from the station by train. Sometimes the route runs close to the banks of the Elbe, sometimes it moves away from them and then it is possible to enjoy magnificent views of the river landscape. There are refreshment stops in both villages. Highlights: - Wedel old town centre - Falkenstein Doll Museum -...
- 3.7 (30)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried & scenic hike near Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein. The beautiful tour starts at Wedel main station and takes you past the mill pond before going through the old town of Wedel to the fire extinguishing pond. On the way back you pass the Klövensteen game reserve. Highlights of the tour: - Mill pond - Old town Wedel - Fire pond - Zoo Klövensteen
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried hike around Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein. At Gärtnerstraße in Wedel there is both a bus connection and a parking lot from which this route can be started. The route is a mixture of a city walk, easy-to-walk paths through fields and meadows and a wonderful path along the banks of the Elbe. It goes back the same way. This route is also perfect for running. Highlights: - varied route - along the Elbe
- Moderate·44.1 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrPermanent RTF "Through forest and meadows" (72 km - marking: red arrow), leads via Schenefeld, Appen-Etz, Uetersen, Seester and Haseldorf back to Wedel. Start / finish is the station bookshop "Presse aktuell" in Wedel S-Bahn station. You can find more details here: https://www.rg-wedel.de/
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Wedel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Wedel is RGW Permanente RTF Nr. 1 – Wedel. This trail is estimated to be 46.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Wedel?
Wedel: With an ascent of 3,024 ft, RGW Permanente RTF Nr. 1 – Wedel has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RGW Permanente RTF Nr. 2 – Wald und Wiesen with 1,856 ft of elevation gain.
