Rest area at the Kniepenturm – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

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Rest area at the Kniepenturm – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

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Rest area at the Kniepenturm – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

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15.7km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

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Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Kniepenberg Observation Tower and Views over the Elbe

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Elbe Riverside Road at Kniepenberg

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Wonder Point for the KLP: Tießau Elbe Riverbank

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12.8 km

Bench with a View of the Elbe

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the view of the Elbe is always an experience

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

3.70 km

850 m

198 m

128 m

101 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

929 m

192 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

7°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2024,Hitzacker...mal wieder😀

It had to be Hitzacker again😀.
Small tour with Holden to the Kniepenberg observation tower.
The water level of the Elbe is noticeably higher than last month.
It's actually much easier without luggage😂🥳
New speed record on the descent 76.9 km/h 🏆🍻

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