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Medem River Estuary and Lock – Hadelner Canal loop from Otterndorf

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Medem River Estuary and Lock – Hadelner Canal loop from Otterndorf

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Medem River Estuary and Lock – Hadelner Canal loop from Otterndorf

00:47

7.58km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Hadelner und Belumer Außendeich

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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611 m

View of the Medem

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In Otterndorf, on the way to the town center, you get a magnificent view of the Medem River and the surrounding area. A visit is highly recommended 👍🏼.

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790 m

Trail along the Medem and Hadelner Canal

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The connecting channel unites the Medem and the Hadelner Canal. The path leads idyllically between water and fields and is also easy to cycle.

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1.24 km

Medem River Estuary and Lock

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A great bike and hiking trail leads here amidst beautiful nature, highly recommended and interesting at the same time 👍🏼.

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1.65 km

Hadelner Canal Lock (Otterndorf Lock)

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The channel has two functions. On the one hand it dehydrates the area around Bederkesa and on the other hand it establishes a connection between the Elbe and the Weser …

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1.93 km

Hadelner Canal

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Popular path for cyclists along the Hadeln Canal, which is also used as a section of the route for Otterndorf running competitions.

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3.13 km

Hadelner Canal

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Beautiful bike path along the Hadelner Canal.

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7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

2.12 km

1.92 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

6.11 km

727 m

617 m

127 m

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Wednesday 1 July

22°C

12°C

86 %

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