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Lüneburg Heath
Uelzen
Suderburg

Holxen Shelter – Hardau Bridge in Holxen loop from Suderburg

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Lüneburg Heath
Uelzen
Suderburg

Holxen Shelter – Hardau Bridge in Holxen loop from Suderburg

Moderate

4.9

(9)

30

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Holxen Shelter – Hardau Bridge in Holxen loop from Suderburg

03:12

12.6km

40m

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 17, 2026

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1.99 km

Holxen Shelter

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Here is also a large group in adverse weather conditions abundant shelter.

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6.71 km

Holdenstedt Castle and Park

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A very beautiful estate with a well-preserved castle and romantic park.

There is a café, but it was closed.

More information: schloss-holdenstedt.de/oeffnfuer.html

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6.84 km

Historic Parish Office

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The rectory has been used primarily as a residence since 1978.

The building is a listed historical monument. It was built in 1911.

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6.85 km

St. Nicolai's Church, Holdenstedt

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The Lutheran St. Nicolai Church in Holdenstedt is one of the oldest churches in the region.

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6.89 km

Holdenstedt War Memorial

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7.07 km

Hardau River

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The Hardau is a river about 17 km long in the Lüneburg Heath, in the municipalities of Suderburg and Uelzen, which flows through the Hardau valley, as seen here near Holdenstedt.

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8.10 km

Bench With View of the Hardau

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beautiful cookie in the shade

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10.0 km

Hardau Bridge in Holxen

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Since the Middle Ages, a ford has been used at this spot to connect two trade routes. In the 17th century, a wooden bridge was first built here. This was …

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.63 km

1.90 km

953 m

100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

3.03 km

2.49 km

1.53 km

528 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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Comments

February 25, 2023,Wassererlebnispfad Hardautal
Shouldn't the sun be shining here from noon today? We had a bit of snow but that didn't dampen our spirits, the air was clear and fresh. The circular route was nice, the lawn at the castle was full of crocuses and snowdrops. Top tip 👍

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The wanderlust seized me again and the good old Holdenstedt Castle had to serve. Yes, unfortunately, it is not in good condition, nor is the park. But that should change. Along from the Hardau we went towards Holxen where a water mill can be visited. On a Koofstein cobblestone street we passed fish ponds. There you can take a rest. …

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A meeting with a friend halfway up was planned - a look at the website of the Uelzen heath region suggested this short walk.
We started in Holdenstedt at the castle, it went over field and forest paths accompanied by some informative signs.
Unfortunately, there is also a section on a district road, so I would not walk this path …

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