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Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen
DiscoverPlaces to seeGermanySchleswig-HolsteinHerzogtum LauenburgKühsen
Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen
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Marius
July 7, 2025
Hiking
The Elbe-Lübeck Canal dominates the landscape around Kühsen. Since 1900, it has connected the Elbe and Trave rivers, flowing peacefully through fields and meadows. Today, it is primarily used by pleasure boats. A well-developed hiking trail runs directly along the shore, ideal for longer walks—whether toward Lauenburg or Lübeck. The tranquil setting and waterfront views make the canal a popular spot for excursions and outdoor breaks.
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February 9, 2021
Hiking
The village of Kühsen was first documented in 1230. However, the Stone Age settlements discovered in Kühsen's territory prove that the place was inhabited long before that. One of the …
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February 9, 2021
Hiking
The Elbe-Lübeck Canal (ELK, 1900–1936: Elbe-Trave Canal) is a 61.55 km long Class III federal waterway from Lauenburg/Elbe at Elbe km 569.23 to Lübeck in the German federal state of …
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Best routes to Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen
4.8
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29
hikers
18.0km
04:37
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
4.6
(7)
23
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(4)
27
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 50 m
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