Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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171 m

At the Dornburger Alte Elbe

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The Dornburg Old Elbe is an important habitat for numerous amphibians, otters and rare bird species. At 15 kilometers long between Schönebeck and Magdeburg, it is the longest remaining backwater in Germany.

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1.05 km

Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve

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Source and further information:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuzhorst

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3.93 km

Bench Under Large Oak Tree

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A warm view over the fields towards Schönebeck and the Elbe dike.

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5.48 km

Randau Stone Age Village

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A time travel takes you in the Randauer open-air museum up to 7,500 years back to the beginning Neolithic (Neolithic).
The more than two-hectare stone age village in Randau is …

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6.34 km

The Gut zu Randau Information Board

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6.65 km

Abandoned Randau Castle

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In 1885 the "Randau Castle" was built on the foundations of the old manor house. The building has a classicist form. It has a staircase and column-arched arches. In addition …

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12.6 km

Dornburger Alte Elbe

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13.0 km

View of Magdeburg Cathedral

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The Magdeburg Cathedral is like a lighthouse.

No matter which side you head to the city, you always see the cathedral.

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13.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.9 km

932 m

912 m

268 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

3.92 km

999 m

865 m

824 m

111 m

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At the Dornburger Alte Elbe

Kreuzhorst Nature Reserve

Bench Under Large Oak Tree

Randau Stone Age Village

The Gut zu Randau Information Board

Abandoned Randau Castle

Dornburger Alte Elbe

View of Magdeburg Cathedral

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