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Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Geesthacht

Stairway to the Elbe – Stairway Trail, Geesthacht loop from Krümmel

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Geesthacht

Stairway to the Elbe – Stairway Trail, Geesthacht loop from Krümmel

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5.0

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3

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Stairway to the Elbe – Stairway Trail, Geesthacht loop from Krümmel

01:30

5.51km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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755 m

View of the Geesthacht pumped-storage power plant

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Nice view of the Elbe and Lower Saxony. You can see the 3 pipes.

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2.69 km

Elbe Viewpoint in Geesthacht

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Small arbor with benches and a view of the Elbe - depending on the time of day, it's nicer to sit here or at the end of the peninsula.

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2.87 km

Stairway to the Elbe

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beautifully designed stairs with several levels including benches to linger and enjoy the view of the Elbe

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3.32 km

Stairway Trail, Geesthacht

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This hiking trail leads over stairs from the Elbe up or down to the Elbe. Not suitable for bicycles because you would have to carry them here.

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3.89 km

Thekla House

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The Thekla House
A small tower with a bronze weather vane. Below is a gable with a beautiful historical clock - the former sanatorium Edmundsthal-Siemerswalde is an architectural gem in …

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4.35 km

Edmundsthal-Siemerswalde is an area in the former "atomic city" Geesthacht, which was considered to be at high security due to its threat situation; Because Geesthacht's atomic plants, the Krümmel nuclear …

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4.38 km

Health facilities in the forest and park-like environment. With z.T. empty buildings, e.g. the Thekla house. Idyllic location with development potential.

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5.51 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.94 km

1.27 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

1.50 km

1.11 km

1.11 km

677 m

635 m

426 m

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