Assel Harbor – Assel Local History Museum loop from Drochtersen

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Assel Harbor – Assel Local History Museum loop from Drochtersen

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Assel Harbor – Assel Local History Museum loop from Drochtersen

03:20

13.3km

10m

Hiking

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Asselersand

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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620 m

Gauensiek and Mühlenhafen Harbors near Drochtersen

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small nice harbor with a comfortable bench to take a break. 👍

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4.69 km

Ruthenstrom Flood Barrier (Ruthenstromsperrwerk)

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The barrage was put into operation in 1978, it is located in the new dike line and protects the island of Krautsand and the towns of Assel, Drochtersen and Dornbusch. …

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7.51 km

Asselersand

Nature Reserve

8.82 km

Assel Harbor

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A nice experience to look at this former ammunition factory.

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8.93 km

Hiking trail on the dike in Assel

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A great hiking trail runs along the dike. Cyclists might want to push their bikes for a few steps. The path leads to the harbor. New seating areas have been …

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9.03 km

Assel Village Square, Asseler Street

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A beautifully laid-out and inviting village square. Also ideal for a break for cyclists and hikers. Highly recommended.

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9.11 km

Flood Memorial at Assel Museum

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Is amazing that the storm surge in 1962 was 28cm higher than the dike and 1976 even 1.48m!

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9.14 km

Assel Local History Museum

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The museum in Assel is the Heimatstube Assel, a small, charming museum showcasing rural life, crafts, and the maritime history of the region. It includes a shoemaker's workshop and exhibits …

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11.9 km

Dike path with a view of the Elbe

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The path on the dike crown of the dike that has been sleeping for decades (a new existing since about 30 years). Very nice to look at!

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

4.18 km

2.15 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

6.09 km

5.61 km

1.24 km

273 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

14°C

8°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 3, 2023,Drochtersen und Asselersand

My second winter hike also led to Kehdingen. Today, however, to a completely different corner than yesterday: namely to Drochtersen and the Asselersand.
The way there led over Krautsand to the Elbe dike. Then over the barrier to the Asselersand.
I somewhat underestimated how difficult the very icy paths were to walk on. Accordingly, my progress was slow.
From Assel …

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