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Lüneburg Heath

Wasbüttel Floodgate

Lüneburg Heath

Wasbüttel Floodgate

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Wasbüttel Floodgate

Hiking

4.8

(23)

Gravel riding

5.0

(3)

Cycling

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

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Location: Wasbüttel, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Tips

August 23, 2022

Hiking

Protective gates like this one near Wasbüttel form sections that prevent the Elbe Lateral Canal from running dry in the event of an accident.

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March 12, 2026

Gravel riding

Barrier for the Elbe Lateral Canal

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April 11, 2026

Gravel riding

As the Elbe Lateral Canal is not dug into the ground for long stretches but is led on embankments above ground level, there is theoretically the danger of an embankment breach. Should an embankment break, the entire water mass of the canal (or at least the section between the next locks) would drain out without a protective device and flood the surrounding area. The gate can be lowered into the canal in a short time if needed (emergency or maintenance work). This divides the waterway into sections and limits the water loss to the stretch between two gates.

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Wasbüttel Floodgate – View of the Canal Junction loop from Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel

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Wasbüttel Floodgate – View of the Canal Junction loop from Calberlah

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#3.

Wasbüttel Floodgate – View of the Canal Junction loop from Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel

5.31km

01:22

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

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Wasbüttel, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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