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: October 22, 2025

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Besenhorster Sandberge und Elbsandwiesen

Borghorster Elblandschaft

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Tunnel under the B404 to the Besenhorster Sandberge

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This somewhat hidden tunnel under the B 404 takes you out of the nature reserve "Besenhorster Sandberge" in the direction of Geesthacht or in from the direction of Geesthacht.
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2.34 km

View of the Besenhorster Sandberge

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The area is similar to the nature reserve "Dune Area and Halsetal near Verden-Neumühlen" and the "Verden Eastern Dunes" just north of Verden an der Aller. In these areas, vegetation-free …

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2.46 km

Besenhorster Sandberg inland dunes

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A beach without a sea. The wind-sculpted sand dunes in the Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbe Sand Meadows Nature Reserve are up to 20 meters high and crisscross the landscape east …

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2.76 km

Ruins of the Düneberg Gunpowder Factory Workshop

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The old gunpowder factory in Düneberg has existed since the late 19th century. Initially, it produced gunpowder, later also explosives for war. After 1945, the site was severely damaged. Because …

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3.46 km

View of the Elbsandwiesen bird information board

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We think it's right that such an area is closed off to birds, even with an electric fence.
We think there are still many who don't appreciate this. 👍👍😅😅

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4.78 km

Borghorster Elbwiesen Viewing Platform

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Borghorster Elbwiesen viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Elbe

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5.14 km

Borghorster Freshwater Tidal Flats Nature Reserve

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formerly dependent on the tide, then closed off, now open again. A (not very pretty) viewing platform on the weir.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

1.25 km

961 m

315 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.58 km

2.13 km

1.73 km

934 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tunnel under the B404 to the Besenhorster Sandberge

View of the Besenhorster Sandberge

Besenhorster Sandberg inland dunes

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View of the Elbsandwiesen bird information board

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