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Alster Canals

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Location: Hamburg, Germany

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1. Mellingburger Schleuse – Upper Alster River Trail loop from Ohlstedt

42.6km

02:34

180m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Außenalster – Alster Canal loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

23.7km

01:17

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Path Along the Bornbach – View of the Outer Alster Lake loop from Garstedt

29.4km

01:45

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Robert Köhler

December 28, 2022

From the Fuhlsbüttel lock, the bed of the Alster no longer has its original character, but rather resembles a canal. The natural course was straightened and the banks bordered. Together with other (also canalised) tributaries (Isebek, Goldbek, Eilbek), canals and ponds, a network of waterways is formed that runs through several districts of Hambugr. Of course, the plots on the water are popular with the people of Hamburg, so that you can visit many villas from the water. Due to the regulation of the flow of the Alster lakes, there are no currents in the entire area. In addition, the area is hardly used by motor boats (you need a separate permit, which is only granted very reluctantly) so that the only noticeable shipping traffic comes from the Alster excursion boats (Alster steamers). When the weather is good, the area is popular with water sports enthusiasts of all kinds. Sailors cavort on the Outer Alster, canoeists, rowers, lovers in pedal boats and recently also stand up paddlers ride in the canals. Several boat rentals offer their services and various clubs have their boathouses in this area.

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Berggämse

September 29, 2023

You should definitely take the time to explore these canals by canoe - this opens up completely different perspectives.

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Location: Hamburg, Germany

Alster Canals

1. Mellingburger Schleuse – Upper Alster River Trail loop from Ohlstedt

2. View of the Außenalster – Alster Canal loop from Gänsemarkt (Oper)

3. Path Along the Bornbach – View of the Outer Alster Lake loop from Garstedt

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