Askanier Steps – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Lauenburg/Elbe
Askanier Steps – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Lauenburg/Elbe
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Askanier Steps – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Lauenburg/Elbe
01:26
5.29km
70m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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757 m
Askanier Steps
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768 m
View of the Elbe Bridge from Fürstengarten
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880 m
View of the Elbe from Fürstengarten
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949 m
Fürstengarten Lauenburg – View of the Elbe
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On the southern mountainside a dome vault was created in which festive events took place, the grotto. According to fashion at the time, ancient statues stood in the niches of the round building. For the ruler, the grotto had a special function: Here he met with his respective lover. This half-public, half-private presentation of his love life was a baroque feature in which the ruler sought to underline his position in society through pomp and ceremony. In 1979, the grotto was restored and today houses an Askanierausstellung.
The park was restored in 2005 according to original plans. Today you can still discover some exotic plants in the Fürstengarten, especially worth seeing is the Ginkgo tree. In addition, from the terrace you have a magnificent view over the Elbe.
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herzogtum-lauenburg.de/a-fuerstengarten-mit-grotte
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1.10 km
Prince's Garden Lauenburg
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The wonderfully laid out park in the middle of the Lauenburg upper town always invites you for a walk. A very special mood is created when you linger there in the evenings for a sparkling hour, let the view terrace sweep far across the Elbe and the border triangle and enjoy the many colors that the setting sun conjures up on the horizon.
herzogtum-lauenburg.de/a-funkelplatz-fuerstengarten-in-lauenburg
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1.32 km
Historic Mailbox in Lauenburg
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but I like him.
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1.97 km
Historic old town of Lauenburg on the Elbe
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2.16 km
Lauenburg Old Town
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The lower town is home to many artisans and many restaurants. There is a lot to discover.
It's also worth taking a long walk along the Elbe to the former match factory (now a youth hostel), the winter pictures come from there (05.02.2012). The way back takes you through the old town or vice versa. If you dare, go from the lower town up to the castle. You will be rewarded with a wonderful view at the top.
Lauenburg is the home port of the steam-powered paddle steamer Kaiser-Wilhelm.
The best view of Lauenburg is from Hohnstorf.
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5.29 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.49 km
2.44 km
315 m
Surfaces
4.29 km
625 m
169 m
143 m
< 100 m
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