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Fortress Grauerort

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Fortress Grauerort

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Fortress Grauerort

Recommended by 40 road cyclists out of 45

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Fortress Grauerort

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1. Elberadweg Riverside Path – Wittenbergener Strand loop from Cadenberge

176km

07:27

220m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Schwinge River Crossing – Abbenfleth Sluice loop from Stade

53.3km

02:20

60m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Jorker Mill – Elberadweg Riverside Path loop from Klein Flottbek (Botanischer Garten)

94.7km

03:57

120m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Conny, E-🚴 u.🥾🎒😎

November 19, 2025

Grauerort Fortress is a Prussian high-walled fort situated on a small promontory directly on the Elbe River's shipping channel. It was built between 1869 and 1879 north of the fortress town of Stade to protect the port of Hamburg, approximately 50 km away, from enemy ships from the North Sea. To this end, the fort was equipped with two 68-meter-long flanks along the Elbe, providing space for a total of 10 modern cannons.

Decommissioned in 1895, the fort survived both World Wars relatively unscathed. Today, Grauerort Fortress offers visitors a wealth of attractions. Located directly on the Elbe Cycle Path, its cafeteria entices visitors with homemade cakes and coffee. In the museum area and during the fascinating guided tours, secrets of the fortress's history and unique architecture are revealed. And a ride on the historic Groveblitz narrow-gauge railway within the fortress grounds is a highlight for visitors of all ages.

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thmabo

August 9, 2020

Interesting when you're in the area, I wasn't exactly blown away. I wouldn't go here again now. At least during the week it looks pretty bleak, even shabby. It's a shame, I was looking forward to the fortress during the tour.

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Conny, E-🚴 u.🥾🎒😎

November 19, 2025

A visit to the fort is like stepping back in time. Discover the diverse range of experiences offered at Grauerort Fortress, located directly on the Elbe Cycle Path. Enjoy the adventurous history of this small promontory on the Elbe River, which served as a base of operations for the Kehdingen pirates as early as the 13th century.

Be captivated by the historical ambiance and experience the unique atmosphere of this former Prussian artillery fort at numerous events and cultural activities.

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Elevation -60 m

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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Fortress Grauerort

1. Elberadweg Riverside Path – Wittenbergener Strand loop from Cadenberge

2. Schwinge River Crossing – Abbenfleth Sluice loop from Stade

3. Jorker Mill – Elberadweg Riverside Path loop from Klein Flottbek (Botanischer Garten)

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