Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 39.9 km for 393 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 16-March 31

After 57.6 km for 366 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-9:00 PM • Public holidays & Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.8 km

Former watchtower and border facility

Highlight • Historical Site

The tower is closed. However, it is in good condition. Also the former Matallgitterzaun can be seen here. Also this is German history. Unfortunately

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40.9 km

Historic Center of Hitzacker

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A short drive through the old town is worthwhile

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41.3 km

Gnome statue on Stadtinsel Hitzacker

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The city island of Hitzacker is always worth a visit. Whether by bike or on foot.
There is so much to discover: colorful front doors, old facades, the view of …

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42.4 km

Steep Ascent and Wildlife at Elbuferstraße near Hitzacker

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Dream for racing cyclists. And unusual for the north.

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49.7 km

Elbuferstraße Climbs

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The Elbuferstraße is compulsory for all cyclists who are out and about in the area!

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49.8 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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53.4 km

geschützte Weichholzaue

Forest

53.7 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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66.9 km

Ferry Dock at Grünland Between Stiepelse and Krusendorf

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... and even the possibility to visit a café in Stiepelse!!! Human life in a sparsely populated region ...

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83.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

17.6 km

11.4 km

4.00 km

549 m

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

28.0 km

6.17 km

574 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Thursday 9 April

13°C

2°C

44 %

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Former watchtower and border facility

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Gnome statue on Stadtinsel Hitzacker

Steep Ascent and Wildlife at Elbuferstraße near Hitzacker

Elbuferstraße Climbs

Kniepenberg Observation Tower and Views over the Elbe

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Ferry Dock at Grünland Between Stiepelse and Krusendorf

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