Evangelical Church, Drethem – Drethem loop from Drethem

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Wendland

Lüchow-Dannenberg

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Evangelical Church, Drethem – Drethem loop from Drethem

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Evangelical Church, Drethem – Drethem loop from Drethem

01:20

4.88km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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163 m

Drethem — Village and Church

Highlight • Settlement

Drethem is a beautiful place with old farmhouses and is located directly on the west bank of the Elbe.
Further information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drethem

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The Protestant church in Drethem is a brick hall hall dating back to the 18th century. The north side contains truss and carries a ridge turret. The equipment with pulpit altar comes from the construction of the church.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drethem

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273 m

Drethem

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful village in the Wendland

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1.30 km

Elbe River Beach near Hitzacker

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Nice beach to swim in the Elbe.

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2.59 km

Old sand conveyor on the Elbe

Highlight • Structure

An old, but still active, gravel works offers dilapidated charm for the next photo excursion.
The conveyor system on the Elbe side is permanently out of service.

Thanks to @Jan Niklas, I have changed the name of the highlight accordingly.

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3.47 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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3.47 km

Kniepenberg Observation Tower

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Unfortunately currently closed, but you have a great view from there

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3.49 km

Rest area at the Kniepenturm

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You need a weather shelter every now and then when a shower comes down.

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4.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.99 km

471 m

160 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

631 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

8°C

2°C

18 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

July 6, 2025,Zwischen Drethem und Tiesmesland - Kniepenberger Schweiz

A very nice, relaxing walk. The path to Tiemesland ran along the reed belt. There are opportunities to walk down to the riverbank along the way. The return journey led along a ridge path up the Kniepenberg, where a viewing tower offers excellent views. Unfortunately, it was closed. However, the ridge path also frequently offers beautiful views of the Elbe …

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