Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Bardowick

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Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Bardowick

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Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Bardowick

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13.8km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Old Bardowick Lock (Die Alte Schleuse Bardowick)

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Just a nice place with a small lock, an old barge and a houseboat.

Unfortunately, the lock at Bardowick is in poor condition and was closed in 2012. When or …

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1.24 km

Bardowick Shipping Rest Area

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One of the most traditional Bardowick clubs, the Bardowick Ilmenauschiffer Club - also known as the "Schiffergilde" - keeps the memory alive of the once heyday of Bardowick Ilmenau shipping.

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2.92 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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Just nice to drive ... absolutely do it

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4.18 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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The cycle path between Bardowick and Lüneburg, directly along the Ilmenau, is beautifully landscaped and very easy to navigate.

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4.74 km

Ilmenau River

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Very nice cycle path along the Ilmenau. The river has largely natural banks here and leaves a picturesque impression.

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6.69 km

Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

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The Stintmarkt is located in the historic water district of Lüneburg. As the name suggests, the fish species "smelt" used to be traded here, a small, herring-like fish that was …

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6.75 km

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

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The old crane dates back to the 14th century, it was used to lift goods and also the Lüneburg salt works. In its prime, the crane even managed to lift …

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10.1 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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The approximately 120 km long Ilmenau Cycle Path is a joint project of the districts of Uelzen, Lüneburg and Harburg. The Ilmenau is the most important body of water in …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

1.98 km

1.23 km

722 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.74 km

1.70 km

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

8°C

0°C

14 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 19, 2022,19.06.2022 nach Lüneburg zum Stadtfest

I cycled the towpath on the Ilmenau to Lüneburg. Rain gear in the backpack because rain and thunderstorms were announced.
What came, 🌞 and 23 degrees. Very nice for the city festival in LG.
I walked the path through the old town.
I looked at Lüneburg from above in 2 places.
Watert, 56 m high and 298 steps up and …

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