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View of the Ilmenau River – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

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View of the Ilmenau River – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

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View of the Ilmenau River – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

04:45

18.3km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Lüneburger Ilmenauniederung mit Tiergarten

Dieksbeck

Barnstedt-Melbecker Bach

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.57 km

Riverside Picnic Spot on the Ilmenau

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One of the most beautiful rest areas between Bienenbüttel and Lüneburg with bench and table for 10 people and a small beach.

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2

5.23 km

Mountain hiking trail

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A narrow path meanders above the Ilmenau. Is well marked with a yellow arrow.

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3

5.40 km

View of the Ilmenau River

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The landscape of the Ilmenau valley is fantastically varied. It is determined by wide meadows and pastures, which are broken up by rows of trees, interspersed swamps and swamp forests. …

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5.56 km

Dieksbach Crossing in Dieksbeck Nature Reserve

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The Dieksbach leads at times quite a lot of water and must be crossed with a courageous jump. An old car tire helps.

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5

7.47 km

Sculpture Trail Bienenbüttel (Skulpturenpfad Bienenbüttel)

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The sculpture path in Bienenbüttel leads you through the beautiful natural area of the Heide River Ilmenau. Not only the landscape of the Ilmenau lowlands will impress you on the …

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6

7.70 km

Carved Face in the Forest

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On the way there she had not noticed, only on the way back 😁 she looked at me.

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7

10.4 km

Ilmenau River

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A beautiful, varied path along the Ilmenau, which has something to offer for everyone ...

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8

10.4 km

Wooden Arch Bridge Over the Ilmenau

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From this bridge you have to expect, if you follow the sculpture path downstream, you have to go past fallen trees.

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.80 km

955 m

632 m

386 m

Surfaces

9.68 km

2.98 km

2.57 km

2.16 km

965 m

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