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Stork Nest in Grabau – Elbe Hitzacker loop from Penkefitz

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Stork Nest in Grabau – Elbe Hitzacker loop from Penkefitz

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Stork Nest in Grabau – Elbe Hitzacker loop from Penkefitz

01:11

20.9km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.64 km for 79 m

Dismount required: • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 12.9 km for 79 m

Dismount required: • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.49 km

Stork Nest in Grabau

Highlight • Natural

Like in many villages here in the Elbe valley, there is also a stork's nest in Grabau.

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9.73 km

De Grode Butt Fountain, Hitzacker Market Square

Highlight • Monument

This bronze sculpture of a fish figure in the market place of the sculptor Waldemar Nottbohm from Pussade was inaugurated in 1986. The background for this sculpture is a legend: …

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9.77 km

Old Customs House Hitzacker Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

In the heart of the town of Hitzacker (Elbe) is the customs house from the year 1589. Here the customs officer administered the once lucrative Elbe customs for the Celle …

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10.1 km

Flood protection wall in Hitzacker

Highlight • Monument

This is very important because Hitzacker has been flooded many times in the past.

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10.2 km

Schweineweide Riverside Meadow

Highlight • River

It was not uncommon for ships to get into "mud trouble" here because the large meadow - the "pig pasture" - was often under water. They ran aground because they …

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10.3 km

Elbe Hitzacker

Highlight • Rest Area

Hitzacker is a small cozy place with comparatively good infrastructure for cyclists. I took the ferry to the other shore and drove to Neu Darchau, where I took the ferry …

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10.9 km

Old Town Hall, Hitzacker

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hitzacker town hall, once the royal office, is also an important address for guests. Because this is where the spa and tourist information is located. Open Monday to Saturday, …

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12.5 km

View of Hitzacker

Highlight • Viewpoint

The most beautiful view of Hitzacker is from the Elbuferstraße. More relaxed cycling (no cars) is possible on the parallel road for cyclists, which runs right next to the Elbuferstraße …

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.97 km

Surfaces

18.8 km

1.15 km

893 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Stork Nest in Grabau – Elbe Hitzacker loop from Penkefitz

Stork Nest in Grabau

De Grode Butt Fountain, Hitzacker Market Square

Old Customs House Hitzacker Museum

Flood protection wall in Hitzacker

Schweineweide Riverside Meadow

Elbe Hitzacker

Old Town Hall, Hitzacker

View of Hitzacker

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