Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.0 km for 393 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 16-March 31

After 42.6 km for 366 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-9:00 PM • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.9 km

geschützte Weichholzaue

Forest

21.8 km

Bench with a View of the Elbe

Highlight • Viewpoint

the view of the Elbe is always an experience

Translated by Google •

Tip by

23.6 km

Alte Jeetzel

Lake

24.3 km

Hitzacker Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

A visit to the vineyard overlooking the old town of Hitzacker should not be missed.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.9 km

View of Hitzacker and the Elbe floodplain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the city island of Hitzacker and Elbe!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

26.1 km

FahrRadVase at Hitzacker Pottery

Highlight • Structure

We made a detour here.
Old houses in a beautiful town

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.0 km

Hitzacker Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The small ferry looks quite funny and for a few kilometers it is the only way for cyclists or hikers to cross the Elbe.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.4 km

Häckerstraße–Biber Ferry (Hitzacker)

Highlight • Rest Area

The passenger and bicycle ferry at Hitzacker is a great experience on the Elbe

Translated by Google •

Tip by

38.0 km

Rest Area With View of the Elbe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, the remains of the former houses are built into a memorial in the thought pyramid.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

41.7 km

Former watchtower on the Elbe near Privelack

Highlight • Monument

Even if it is locked, this former watchtower offers a good insight into what is happening on the border

Translated by Google •

Tip by

49.5 km

Kraftwerk Alt Garge

Ruins

51.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

14.0 km

9.88 km

5.46 km

3.94 km

656 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

19.2 km

4.56 km

3.12 km

1.92 km

1.63 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 26 April

14°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverbank loop from Erbstorf Ziegelei

02:28h

38.2km

130m

Moderate

4.7

View of Lauenburg Old Town – Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

02:43h

48.1km

130m

Moderate

4.8

Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede – View of Lauenburg Old Town loop from Bleckede

02:43h

48.5km

120m

Moderate

4.0

Kronsberg Heath – Rest Area by the Ilmenau River loop from Oedeme

04:46h

69.3km

480m

Moderate

4.3

Devil's Bridge over the Ilmenau – Ilmenau Riverbank loop from Bienenbüttel

03:01h

41.3km

250m

Moderate

5.0

Rest Area by the Ilmenau River – Craftsmen's bridge loop from Erbstorf Ziegelei

03:15h

48.0km

230m

Moderate

4.7

174

Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg – Shelter at the Elbe Riverside loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

02:29h

40.4km

150m

Moderate

5.0

Devil's Bridge over the Ilmenau – Rest Area by the Ilmenau River loop from Erbstorf Ziegelei

03:15h

44.7km

240m

Moderate

4.5

Forest Ramp Near Melbeck – Rest Area by the Ilmenau River loop from Lüneburg

02:35h

38.3km

200m

Moderate

4.6

Devil's Bridge over the Ilmenau – Ilmenau Riverbank loop from Rullstorf

02:27h

35.5km

200m

Moderate

4.7

Landwehr East Trail Descent – Lüneburg Water Tower loop from Oedeme

02:01h

30.2km

150m

Moderate

4.6

Bench with a View of the Elbe – Hitzacker Old Town loop from Hitzacker

02:04h

36.4km

180m

Bench with a View of the Elbe – Hitzacker Old Town loop from Elbwerder vor Neu Garge

Bench with a View of the Elbe

Hitzacker Old Town

View of Hitzacker and the Elbe floodplain

FahrRadVase at Hitzacker Pottery

Hitzacker Ferry

Häckerstraße–Biber Ferry (Hitzacker)

Rest Area With View of the Elbe

Former watchtower on the Elbe near Privelack

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️