Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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: November 19, 2025

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Asselersand

Elbe und Inseln

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Asselersand

Nature Reserve

11.2 km

Krautsand Pier

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Magnificent sandy beach, fish sandwiches, cold and warm drinks, watching ships - it would be a shame just to drive past here. From the other side of the dyke you wouldn't suspect it at all.

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12.4 km

Dornbusch–Krautsand Cycle Path

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Connection for cyclists from Dornbusch to Krautsand. Very good asphalt. Vision guaranteed.

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22.8 km

Elbe Ferry Glückstadt–Wischhafen

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The ferry connection has existed since 1919. The journey time is approximately 25 minutes.
Unfortunately, it is planned to build a motorway tunnel, so that bicycle traffic might have to look for another way, would be a shame.

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30.7 km

Glückstadt Fleth Canal

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The fleet is very nicely laid out.

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32.1 km

Glückstadt Harbour and Historic Old Town

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The church was built from 1618-1623. Start of construction was still before the foundation of the city. The tower collapsed in 1648 in a natural disaster.

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32.8 km

Glückstadt Harbor

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The outer harbor is basically independent of the tide and can be called at any water level and weather.

The inland port can be reached from the outer port through …

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54.0 km

Elbe Cycle Route

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The Elbe Cycle Path is very easy to navigate.

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56.2 km

Ruthenstrom Flood Barrier (Ruthenstromsperrwerk)

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The barrage was put into operation in 1978, it is located in the new dike line and protects the island of Krautsand and the towns of Assel, Drochtersen and Dornbusch. …

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62.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

11.0 km

10.4 km

9.43 km

9.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

18.9 km

10.4 km

2.75 km

228 m

Elevation

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