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Old Crane Lüneburg

Old Crane Lüneburg

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Old Crane Lüneburg

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Location: Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Teufelsbrücke Ilmenau loop from Embsen

43.2km

02:40

180m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Lüneburg Town Hall – Stintmarkt Lüneburg loop from Lüneburg Nord

20.7km

01:20

70m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Lüneburg Town Hall – Old Crane Lüneburg loop from Vögelsen

20.7km

01:20

70m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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JR56

September 12, 2020

The old crane in Lüneburg's water district is one of the secret landmarks of the salt and Hanseatic city, along with the town hall. The wooden, copper-covered "Old Crane" on the Ilmenau was mentioned in documents as early as 1346.
The crane was used to lift the valuable salt from the Lüneburg saltworks, as this enabled the salt to be shipped on to Lübeck via the Stecknitz Canal. But also firewood and all sorts of other goods were lifted with the crane and transported on. The crane was driven by pedal wheels that were moved by at least two adult men (more depending on the load).
One of the last that was lifted with his help was a steam locomotive for the Braunschweig-Vienenburger Bahn in the 19th century, which came from England to Lüneburg by water.

lueneburger-heide.de/stadt/sehenswuerdigkeit/69/lueneburg-alter-kran.html

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christian-w. (PNEU Lust/GRVL Lust)

March 6, 2021

Tourist hotspot ... but definitely worth seeing - preferably with a guided tour from the inside.

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WiHim

May 13, 2024

The historic crane, in the water district, is one of Lüneburg’s landmarks

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Location: Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Old Crane Lüneburg

1. Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Teufelsbrücke Ilmenau loop from Embsen

2. Lüneburg Town Hall – Stintmarkt Lüneburg loop from Lüneburg Nord

3. Lüneburg Town Hall – Old Crane Lüneburg loop from Vögelsen

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