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Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

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Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

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Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

03:16

12.8km

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: June 10, 2026

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1.56 km

Limes Saxoniae at Hornbeker Mühlenbach

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A memorial stone reminds us that the Limes Saxoniae ran here.
The settlement area of the ethnic groups was marked by borders at least since the early 9th century.
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2.14 km

Victoria Railway Memorabilia Collection

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Even if you are not a train fanatic, you still stand in amazement and admire the hilarious hodgepodge of souvenirs distributed on the beautifully situated property. The rustic house and …

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2.43 km

Limes Saxoniae Memorial Stone on the Old Road to Elster

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This small memorial stone stands under a still young fir tree, opposite the signpost on the Old Road to Güster, and reminds us of the former course of the Limes …

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6.08 km

Old Salt Road

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It's nice that you can follow the Old Salt Road so far!

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7.92 km

Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path

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It's always nice to walk or cycle, the path is great ...

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9.93 km

Rest area with shelter by the canal

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Nice place for a break, even when it gets damp!

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11.2 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Hornbeker Mühlenbach

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Ideal for four-legged friends to play and drink. Or just keep your feet clean for a moment ;-)

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12.7 km

Hornbek Village and Historic Rundling

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Hornbek, a Germanic circular settlement, was mentioned in the Ratzeburg tithe register in 1230 as "Horgenbece." The Mühlenbach (Hornbeek) stream was part of the Limes Saxoniae, the border fortification between …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

4.76 km

611 m

510 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

2.51 km

824 m

801 m

336 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

July 28, 2023,Via Regia

Forest, field and water, hiking on ancient border paths, the Via Regia / Alte Salzstrasse.
Here you can relax, the paths are quite straight ahead. At this time of the year, one must not forget the means of repelling mosquitoes, especially at the edge of the forest.

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Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

Limes Saxoniae at Hornbeker Mühlenbach

Victoria Railway Memorabilia Collection

Limes Saxoniae Memorial Stone on the Old Road to Elster

Old Salt Road

Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path

Rest area with shelter by the canal

Wooden Bridge Over the Hornbeker Mühlenbach

Hornbek Village and Historic Rundling

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