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Scharnebeck Ship Lift – Historic Old Town Lüneburg loop from Boltersen

Scharnebeck Ship Lift – Historic Old Town Lüneburg loop from Boltersen

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Scharnebeck Ship Lift – Historic Old Town Lüneburg loop from Boltersen

01:38

35.7km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.10 km for 99 m

After 8.41 km for 128 m

After 19.4 km for 53 m

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Start point

Train Station

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8.41 km

Lüneburg–Scharnebeck Ship Lift

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The construction of the world's largest double-vertical boat lift Lüneburg Scharnebeck was built in 1974 and offers a worth seeing technical spectacle. The ship lift offers modern cargo ships the …

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Scharnebeck Ship Lift

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Built in 1974 as the world's largest ship lift. With a drop height of up to 38 meters and a theoretical length of 100 meters for ships to be lifted, it is still impressive today and a rare sight.

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18.9 km

At the Fish Market, Lüneburg

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Lüneburg is always worth a stop.

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19.0 km

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

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The old crane dates back to the 14th century, it was used to lift goods and also the Lüneburg salt works. In its prime, the crane even managed to lift …

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19.4 km

Ilmenau River through Lüneburg

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The Ilmenau River originates south of Uelzen from the confluence of the heathland rivers Gerdau and Stederau. It meanders, more or less steadily, through the diverse landscape until it finally …

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19.8 km

The old town is full of historic half-timbered houses with beautiful carvings, especially the Ratsapotheke on the water tower makes something and offers great views. The Abtsmühle and the Alte Kran an der Ilmenau are also worth a look.

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22.2 km

Kloster Lüne Monastery

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An old monastery complex worth seeing, with the opportunity to rest with coffee and cake. It is worth walking through the entire complex when the weather is nice. This monastery …

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27.7 km

Elbe Lateral Canal Underpass

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The underpass is now easy to ride on the bike path because it has been or is still being renovated - finally reasonably wide and therefore relaxing to ride on.

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35.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

8.39 km

2.14 km

1.49 km

769 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

7.57 km

4.73 km

438 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Scharnebeck Ship Lift – Historic Old Town Lüneburg loop from Boltersen

Lüneburg–Scharnebeck Ship Lift

Scharnebeck Ship Lift

At the Fish Market, Lüneburg

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

Ilmenau River through Lüneburg

Historic Old Town Lüneburg

Kloster Lüne Monastery

Elbe Lateral Canal Underpass

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