The Elbe foreland is characterized by changing riverbanks, herbaceous meadows, and willow thickets. Near-natural softwood floodplains of purple willow and black poplar grow here. Many rare species, such as the river lamprey and the beaver, find their habitat here; in northern Germany, these species often occur exclusively in the Elbe glacial valley.

In addition to these natural treasures, the biosphere reserve also features a medieval rampart on the Old Salt Road, south of Schnakenbek. It once protected the Elbe crossing on the important trade route between Lübeck and Lüneburg. Today, you can still see the remains of the circular rampart.

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Best Hikes to Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve (Schleswig-Holstein)

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1. Beaver Trail – Bench on the Elbe hiking trail loop from Schnakenbek

11.7km

03:06

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shelter at the High Elbe Bank – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Avendorf

6.16km

01:38

70m

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

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3. Shelter at the High Elbe Bank – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Schnakenbek

6.47km

01:43

60m

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

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Elevation 10 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Schnakenbek, Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve (Schleswig-Holstein)

1. Beaver Trail – Bench on the Elbe hiking trail loop from Schnakenbek

2. Shelter at the High Elbe Bank – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Avendorf

3. Shelter at the High Elbe Bank – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Schnakenbek

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