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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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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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7.89 km

Dog Swimming Spot on the Canal

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There are several places on the canal where dogs can enter the water, but it is not harmless!

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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

7.04 km

4.76 km

598 m

393 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

2.41 km

822 m

794 m

205 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

7°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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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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