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Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Winsen (Luhe)

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Winsen (Luhe)

Moderate

4.8

(78)

435

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Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Winsen (Luhe)

03:20

55.9km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 78 m for 76 m

Open: • Public holidays & Monday-Sunday: 12:00 AM-unknown time (otherwise closed)

After 55.8 km for 76 m

Open: • Public holidays & Monday-Sunday: 12:00 AM-unknown time (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

Bardowick lift bridge over the Ilmenau River

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Beautiful path along the Ilmenau to the lifting bridge in Bardowick.

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24.3 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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Just nice to drive ... absolutely do it

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25.5 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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The cycle path between Bardowick and Lüneburg, directly along the Ilmenau, is beautifully landscaped and very easy to navigate.

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26.1 km

Ilmenau River

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Very nice cycle path along the Ilmenau. The river has largely natural banks here and leaves a picturesque impression.

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28.2 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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28.4 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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29.0 km

Ilmenau Towpath

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In the past, the towpath between Lüneburg and Bardowick was an important connection for inland boaters on their way to Hamburg.

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52.3 km

Field path in the Winsener Elbmarsch

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There is no traffic here and it is nice and quiet. Pure nature.

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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

11.8 km

10.5 km

7.33 km

297 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

15.7 km

13.7 km

3.15 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

28°C

18°C

90 %

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Ilmenau Riverside Trail – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Winsen (Luhe)

Bardowick lift bridge over the Ilmenau River

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

Ilmenau River

Historic Old Town Lüneburg

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

Ilmenau Towpath

Field path in the Winsener Elbmarsch

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