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Blankenese Stair Quarter – Waseberg loop from Blankenese

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Blankenese Stair Quarter – Waseberg loop from Blankenese

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Blankenese Stair Quarter – Waseberg loop from Blankenese

03:46

11.3km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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904 m

Interesting route through the Treppenviertel

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The main connection between the residential area and the upper town of Blankenese. A few meters of altitude must be overcome on this beautiful, slightly wider stairway. The stairways curve gently up the slope.

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3.32 km

Blankenese Staircase Quarter

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Definitely worth a visit. Many winding alleys lead down to the Elbe beach. In my opinion, the ideal time is on a sunny summer evening. The warm light creates a special atmosphere (see photos).

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4.51 km

Blankenese Stair Quarter

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Criss-crossing through the stairs district, taking the stairs up again and again - the effort is rewarded with great views of the Elbe and the district.

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5.78 km

Blankenese Stair Quarter

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We came here as part of the Via Baltica. The ascent to Blankenese was a welcome change. Due to the many stairs you have a real ascent - even if you don't expect something like that in Hamburg :-). From the top you have a great view of the Elbe and you can reward yourself with a coffee in one of the many cafes.

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6.18 km

Waseberg

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With an average gradient of ten percent over 70 meters of elevation gain, this is a classic in Hanseatic cycle racing. The last 300 meters get really tough, with a gradient of 16 percent here.

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7.07 km

View of the Elbe

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Wonderful view of the Elbe and nice seating to let your gaze wander longer.

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8.29 km

Strandweg Blankenese

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Along the Elbe to Wedel. Great route.

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8.46 km

View of the Elbe from Blankenese's Treppenviertel

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The stair district in Blankenese is characterized by winding streets, beautiful houses and many steps directly on the Elbe slope. Arrived at the highest point, the visitor is offered a wide view over the Elbe. The Elbe beach invites you to take a walk. The former fishing village also has an interesting history as it was once Danish, Austrian and Prussian. (Source: hamburg.de/treppenviertel/)

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

2.22 km

706 m

604 m

329 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

2.73 km

1.87 km

1.03 km

380 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Sunday 26 July

21°C

14°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2025,Waseberg, Süllberg und jede Menge Treppenstufen 😳😁😅

Long planned and completed today, up and down the staircase district in Blankenese.

I stole this tour from another Komoot user; it's a great tour with lots of great views👍
However, you should be really fit; I can still feel the 280m elevation gain in my knees🤣

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January 24, 2026,Tanja und Thorstens Treppen-Trainings-Tag

Reading the itinerary for Everest Base Camp, the many stairs in the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar are mentioned repeatedly. This meant, of course, that we also had to do some special training to avoid collapsing halfway down the stairs in autumn.

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May 28, 2022,Treppenwitz?

As a media-savvy citizen, you don't believe everything that's on the internet and has 2 likes.
Even the virtual Brockhaus Wiki says that the stair district has over 5000 steps. Myth, step joke?
A fact check had to be done and the steps had to be properly inventoried, so to speak "Staircase Inventory per Pedes", in short TIP to stay …

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March 23, 2024,Treppenviertel Blankenese

Today we went to the Elbe suburb of Blankenese and the staircase district there.

Shortly before the weekly market, an accordion player discreetly played French chansons. Very fitting, as Blankenese with its winding streets, small villas on the slopes of the Elbe and often white-painted houses conveys a partly Mediterranean flair.

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February 27, 2023,HH-👁🚢Blankeneser Treppenviertel🥵 27.02.2023

Up early 👍 + sunshine 🌞 = hooray, the day can come 🥳!
It wasn't quite enough to pull out trees 🌳, but we left our imprint 🥾 on EVERY staircase in Blankenese 🤭

Start and finish was the S-Bahn station Blankenese.🚞
Great views over the Elbe 🌊 offered the Waseberg 🏔, the Süllberg ⛰️ and the many loopholes in …

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September 16, 2023,Power-Workout 😮‍💨🥵🌅: Treppensteigen in Blankenese

Anyone traveling as a country bumpkin in the megacity of Hamburg needs strong nerves: traffic chaos, noise, exhaust fumes, crowding, drug-related crime, impoverishment and violence are just a few examples that make staying in the urban jungle a challenge. After just a few minutes you feel like Crocodile Dundee in New York. However, there is no lack of social contacts. …

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December 22, 2024,🇸🇪 21.Tag Roadtrip Schweden, Hamburg Blankenese

09/20/2024
Hiking in Hamburg-Blankenese is a wonderful way to enjoy the nature and maritime views of the city. Blankenese, a picturesque district in the west of Hamburg, also offers slightly more challenging tours, like this one.
The terraced paths that lead over steep stairs and narrow paths through the historic villa district with its elegant houses, some of which date …

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February 28, 2023,Ein Tag im Blankeneser Treppenviertel

I looked out the window this morning and came to the conclusion that the great weather must be used. So I made my way to Blankense. Great experience how to get up and down there stair quarters.

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Blankenese Stair Quarter – Waseberg loop from Blankenese

Interesting route through the Treppenviertel

Blankenese Staircase Quarter

Blankenese Stair Quarter

Blankenese Stair Quarter

Waseberg

View of the Elbe

Strandweg Blankenese

View of the Elbe from Blankenese's Treppenviertel

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