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

Last updated: February 24, 2026

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Naturpark Wendland.Elbe

Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

View of the Elbe River in Schutschur

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On this section there are partly maintained gradients between 7% and 13%. Have fun!!

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2.40 km

geschützte Weichholzaue

Forest

4.27 km

Old Town Hall, Hitzacker

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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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14.9 km

De Grode Butt Fountain, Hitzacker Market Square

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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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15.2 km

Jeetzel bridge

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A small town located directly on the Elbe with old houses and a beautiful promenade for walking with a free parking lot and RV parking space.

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15.9 km

Elbe Riverside Between Hitzacker and Drethem

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A very nice path through the Elbe landscape near Hitzacker.

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23.6 km

Kniepenberg Observation Tower and Views over the Elbe

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Well, that's almost like a mountain! After all, it is more than 50 meters up, quite remarkable for the high north and actually a little sweaty. And best of all, …

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25.9 km

The community of Neu Darchau with around 1,500 inhabitants, which is made up of the districts of Darzau, Drethem, Glienitz, Katemin, Klein Kühren, Neu Darchau, Quarstedt, Sammatz and Schutschur, extends …

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

5.23 km

2.40 km

2.13 km

173 m

123 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

2.69 km

1.03 km

640 m

173 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 April

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