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Herzogtum Lauenburg
Lauenburg/Elbe

Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve at Kuhgrund, Lauenburg

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Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve at Kuhgrund, Lauenburg

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Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve at Kuhgrund, Lauenburg

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Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg

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    Location: Lauenburg/Elbe, Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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    1. Altstadt Lauenburg – Lauenburger Rufer loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

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    2. Lauenburg Old Town loop from Schnakenbek

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    02:47

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    3. Askanier Steps – Lauenburg Caller loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

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    01:25

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 15, 2018

    The “Hohes Elbufer” recreation area is listed in the official list of all nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein under number 142. It is located on the Elbe between the towns of Geesthacht-Tesperhude and Lauenburg and is 469 hectares in size.

    The landscape is shaped by the Ice Age. The Hohe Geest was created by glaciation during the Saale Glacial Period between 300,000 and 130,000 years ago. The sand ridge, which is over 80 meters high in places, drops steeply down to the Elbe glacial valley.

    The charm of this landscape is revealed by the interplay of water and land on the one hand and the differences in altitude on the other. From the Geest ridge, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the Elbe and the marsh in many places.

    At the foot of the Elbe slope, you can enjoy the varied riverbank vegetation with diverse views of the river and its backwaters on natural paths. On the Lower Saxony side of the Elbe, dykes dominate the landscape.

    Large parts of the Geest ridge and the slope are wooded. Many cycling and hiking trails open up the area. The vegetation is particularly characterized by the southern exposure of the Elbe slope. Connoisseurs will find some rare plants here. The beaver has recently returned and is leaving its traces. Since 1997, the "Hohes Elbufer" nature reserve has been part of the UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.

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      January 15, 2018

      The hiking trails start in the Kuhgrund nature reserve near Lauenburg. It is about 3.5-4 km to the "Alte Salztrasse" near Schnakenbek. There is the "Alter Sandkrug" restaurant. alter-sandkrug.de/5/home You can take a break here.

      It is another 5-6 km to Tesperhude. There you will find various places to stop for refreshments on the Elbe.

      Tours of 8 to 25 km in length are possible in this area if you plan a circular tour.

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        May 2, 2021

        Fantastic hiking trail along the Elbe in unspoilt nature.

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          Location: Lauenburg/Elbe, Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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