View of the Outer Alster – View of the Outer Alster Lake loop from Hoheluftbrücke

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Germany

Hamburg

View of the Outer Alster – View of the Outer Alster Lake loop from Hoheluftbrücke

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View of the Outer Alster – View of the Outer Alster Lake loop from Hoheluftbrücke

00:59

15.6km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.90 km for 57 m

After 9.26 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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163 m

Subway viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

Tuesday and Friday to the Isemarkt! A visit is always worthwhile

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1.88 km

Cycle street along the Außenalster

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Here, on the Outer Alster, you'll find what is probably the most beautiful cycle path in the world. Here, too, cyclists have the right of way. The Outer Alster was …

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3.49 km

View of the Außenalster

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hamburg is not possible without the Außenalster. Sit down and enjoy the Alster water - please no cyclist.

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3.93 km

View of the Outer Alster

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Outer Alster offers a wide view in the middle of the city of Hamburg.

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9.03 km

From here you can see some of the well-known buildings in the Hanseatic city. These include the Elbphilharmonie, the television tower and the St. Michaelis Church. With this beautiful selection of motifs, you shouldn't forget your camera.

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9.31 km

Schwanenwik Bridge

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The Schwanenwik Bridge spans the Wandse River on the eastern shore of the Outer Alster Lake in Hamburg. The bridge is located on the eastern shore of the Outer Alster …

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9.50 km

View of the Outer Alster

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Outer Alster is the top highlight in Hamburg. Cyclists, runners, walkers, sailors, rowers and everyone who wants to enjoy the day meet here.

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12.4 km

Outer Alster

Highlight • Lake

The Outer Alster or Outer Alster Lake is the larger of two artificial lakes that are formed by the Alster and are both located within the city limits of Hamburg.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

2.01 km

1.17 km

799 m

334 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

2.04 km

784 m

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

8°C

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Comments

December 25, 2022,Kurze Rundtour um die Alster. 🎅☃️🎄🚴‍♂️😊25.12.22

After a visit to the church, I cycled around the Alster, exercise is so good, even if it was a bit chilly, it was nice anyway.🎄☃️🎅🥰

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March 16, 2022,Auf zu dem I:SY Shop nach Hoheluft-West . 16.3.22

Today the goal was again the I.SY shop in the Hoheluft, 🚴 look again for additional parts.
Since I was not alone and I let my eyes wander at Gazelle, on the other hand, first a test drive and a purchase was completed. 🚲
The bike tour was over for me. Still to the Indian, because the hunger then came …

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December 30, 2022,Letzte kleine Radtour für dieses Jahr.🚴‍♂️🥐☕🍨🥩30.12.22

Today we went to breakfast again with cycling friends. Meeting point Bar Celona in Eppendorf. Then a short visit to the Ise market and a small French bakery for the last shopping of the year. It was 4850 km this year, not a real number, let's see how many there will be next year.
Then on to the New Year …

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May 9, 2025,Um die Alster 🚴🏽‍♂️☀️👍

It is what it is...

If the DB (...) catches you out again at Hamburg Central Station and the next connection doesn't leave for another hour, don't despair!

What now? Coffee or bike? I quickly plugged in a route around the Alster with komoot and off I went.

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July 30, 2022,Auf zum IsY Shopp um einen Mantel zu besorgen. 🚴30.7.22

It's not that easy to get new coats for the ISY Bike, they haven't been available for three quarters of a year.🙄 and if and when they will be available again....?????? is just stupid....😔

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September 14, 2024,Herbsttour nach Hamburg (Rundfahrt Außenalster)

After arriving in Hamburg, a little tour around the Outer Alster was a must!

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January 9, 2024,Kleine Sonnen Winter Tour um die Alster .🚴‍♀️❄️🤗🌞9.1.24

Great weather and a ride.
First consideration is how and where do I drive, because some roads are not swept and are difficult to drive. So take the road, they are free around the Alster, or almost. But with such beautiful rays of sunshine, it's not just women who are attracted, but also the bike.
A quick stop at the …

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December 2, 2022,Alster Commute (zu kalt für Bilder)

Thank you for all your get well wishes.
I've had various post-Covid symptoms since May of this year, but I didn't take it at first or put it off to other triggers. Now, after 7 months, things are finally looking up. With various treatments in combination, as well as a lot of rest and patience.
I combined today's commute to …

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